ZIP Code 18821

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Great Bend · Susquehanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,153

129/sq mi

Median income
$52,857

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,800

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.3%

Median age 47.7

Land area
8.9 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18821 vs 18822 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Great Bend, PA

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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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