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Great Bend, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18821

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

1,153
129/sq mi
$52,857
Median income
$171,800
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Great Bend pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18821 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Bend, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,153 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18821 reports a modest median household income of $52,857 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,411. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $171,800 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $713 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18821, plus 6 more within Susquehanna 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 18821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Bend, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18821.

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 18821, Great Bend, 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

1,153

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18821?

47.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$52,857

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$36,411

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18821 ranks nationally

Great Bend, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,857 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

507

Total Housing Units

462

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$171,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 18821, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,649,000.

25

Businesses

147

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 24.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 24.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 18821 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 18821 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18821 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 18821 ranks #7 of 7 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
18822 Hallstead, PA 3,642 4.2 mi
13795 Kirkwood, NY 3,800 5.6 mi
13748 Conklin, NY 3,800 5.3 mi
18834 New Milford, PA 3,691 9.9 mi
13865 Windsor, NY 6,371 7.5 mi
13826 Ouaquaga, NY 58 9.4 mi
13904 Binghamton, NY 9,579 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Susquehanna County

18801 standard
Montrose, PA
Pop: 8,266
18847 standard
Susquehanna, PA
Pop: 6,024
18421 standard
Forest City, PA
Pop: 4,754
18834 standard
New Milford, PA
Pop: 3,691
18822 standard
Hallstead, PA
Pop: 3,642
18470 standard
Union Dale, PA
Pop: 2,226

Related Areas

Susquehanna County Great Bend, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18821 in? ▼
ZIP code 18821 (Great Bend) is located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/susquehanna-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18821? ▼
ZIP code 18821 in Great Bend, PA has a population of 1,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18821 is $52,857, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18821 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18821 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18821? ▼
ZIP code 18821 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18821? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18821 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18821? ▼
In ZIP code 18821, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18821? ▼
In ZIP code 18821, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18821 is 9.8% 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.