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 High-density area
- $52,857
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,411. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,800 (24% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18821 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$36,411
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18821 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Great Bend, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,857 12th percentile higher than 12% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
507housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 13904
Binghamton (13904)
9,579 residents
- 13865
Windsor (13865)
6,371 residents
- 13795 3,800
Kirkwood (13795)
3,800 residents
- 13748 3,800
Conklin (13748)
3,800 residents
- 18834 3,691
New Milford (18834)
3,691 residents
- 18822 3,642
Hallstead (18822)
3,642 residents
- 18821 1,153
Great Bend (18821)
1,153 residents
- 13826 58
Ouaquaga (13826)
58 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18821 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13865
Windsor (13865)
$73,623 median income
- 18834
New Milford (18834)
$70,323 median income
- 13748
Conklin (13748)
$62,125 median income
- 18822
Hallstead (18822)
$60,132 median income
- 13795
Kirkwood (13795)
$56,743 median income
- 13904
Binghamton (13904)
$53,984 median income
- 18821
Great Bend (18821)
$52,857 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18821, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,153 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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