PlainZIP

Berwick, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18603

Columbia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,320
145/sq mi
$60,352
Median income
$170,500
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berwick pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
145
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18603 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,320 residents across 133.5 square miles, a density of 145 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18603 reports a modest median household income of $60,352 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,105. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $170,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18603, plus 6 more within Columbia County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berwick, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18603.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18603, Berwick, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,320

Population

133.5

Area (sq mi)

145

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18603?

45.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,352

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,105

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18603 ranks nationally

Berwick, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,352 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,104

Total Housing Units

8,283

Occupied Units

821

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$170,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$810

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18603 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 157
2021 +14.8% 180
2022 +10.9% 199
2023 +6.1% 212
2024 +5.9% 224

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 410 business establishments in ZIP 18603, employing approximately 8,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $455,849,000.

410

Businesses

8,285

Employees

$455.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 62 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 57 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.5%
Manufacturing 37 9.0%
Construction 23 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.9%
Finance and insurance 19 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.4%
Wholesale trade 13 3.2%
Information 6 1.5%
Utilities 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18603 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18603 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18603 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18603 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18635 Nescopeck, PA 3,881 4.4 mi
18631 Mifflinville, PA 1,286 4.7 mi
18622 Huntington Mills, PA 257 8.4 mi
18655 Shickshinny, PA 6,278 7.4 mi
17878 Stillwater, PA 1,528 7.3 mi
17859 Orangeville, PA 3,106 7.9 mi
18246 Rock Glen, PA 143 9.1 mi
18249 Sugarloaf, PA 4,129 9.3 mi
18241 Nuremberg, PA 646 10.9 mi
18256 Weston, PA 359 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

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Pop: 30,967
17820 standard
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Pop: 5,556
17814 standard
Benton, PA
Pop: 4,860
17846 standard
Millville, PA
Pop: 3,738
17859 standard
Orangeville, PA
Pop: 3,106
17878 standard
Stillwater, PA
Pop: 1,528

Related Areas

Columbia County Berwick, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18603 in? ▼
ZIP code 18603 (Berwick) is located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18603? ▼
ZIP code 18603 in Berwick, PA has a population of 19,320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18603? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18603 is $60,352, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18603? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18603 is $170,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18603? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18603 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18603? ▼
ZIP code 18603 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 8,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18603? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18603 are: Retail trade (74), Other services (except public administration) (62), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18603? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18603 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18603? ▼
In ZIP code 18603, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18603? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18603 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18603? ▼
In ZIP code 18603, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18603? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18603 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.