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Glenside, PA
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19038.
Population
7,659
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,024
ZIP codes
1
Glenside and its ZIP codes
Glenside at a glance
- Glenside is about 21 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 149th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $101,676 a year, 30% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $390,600 (53% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,431 a month.
Local data for Glenside, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenside, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,676
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$390,600
Median rent
$1,431/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
57.1%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,774), German Americans (1,806), Italian Americans (794).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Glenside.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,915
504,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.3B
FY 2026, $14,353 per person
PPP loans
$85.7M
986 loans, 9,201 jobs reported
How people get to work
Glenside, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit8.3%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glenside, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,397
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,284
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Glenside
1 in or overlapping Glenside. Population shown
Cities near Glenside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WyncoteCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Arcadia UniversityCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| JenkintownBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| OrelandCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| RoslynCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Elkins ParkCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.7 |
| WyndmoorCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| McKinleyCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| FlourtownCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Melrose ParkCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.3 |
| RockledgeBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak LaneCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Cheltenham VillageCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Bryn AthynBorough | 5 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenside, PA in?
- Glenside is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Glenside, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glenside include 19038.
- What is the population of Glenside, PA?
- About 7,659 people live in Glenside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenside?
- Nearby places include Wyncote (0.9 mi), Arcadia University (1.1 mi), Jenkintown (1.3 mi), Oreland (1.7 mi), Roslyn (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023