ZIP Code 18821
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Great Bend · Susquehanna County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 1,153
- Median income
- $52,857
- Median home value
- $171,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.3%
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
129/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.7
New York
ZIP code 18821 in Great Bend, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,153. The median household income is $52,857, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $171,800, 38% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in Great Bend, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,153 residents, producing a population density of 129 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18821 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18821 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $171,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Susquehanna County, so you can benchmark 18821 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 18821?
47.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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