ZIP Code 18837

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Rome · Bradford County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,267

14/sq mi

Median income
$71,131

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$188,100

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 36.8

Land area
233.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 18837 in Rome, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,267. The median household income is $71,131, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $188,100, 32% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 233.4 square miles in Rome, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,267 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 18837 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18837 sits at $71,131 (9% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,536. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $188,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bradford County, so you can benchmark 18837 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 18837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18837.

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 18837, Rome, 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

3,267

Population

233.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18837?

36.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$71,131

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$33,536

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,267

Total Housing Units

1,037

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$188,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 18837, employing approximately 203 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,674,000.

42

Businesses

203

Employees

$6.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 16.7%
Retail trade 3 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
18851 Warren Center, PA 706 6.3 mi
13812 Nichols, NY 2,348 8.1 mi
18854 Wysox, PA 1,510 9.2 mi
13845 Tioga Center, NY 83 9.7 mi
18829 Le Raysville, PA 868 8.8 mi
18845 Stevensville, PA 297 10.8 mi
13732 Apalachin, NY 8,153 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18837 in?
ZIP code 18837 (Rome) is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Bradford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bradford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18837?
ZIP code 18837 in Rome, PA has a population of 3,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18837?
The median household income in ZIP 18837 is $71,131, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18837?
The median home value in ZIP 18837 is $188,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18837 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18837?
ZIP code 18837 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18837?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18837 are: Construction (9), Transportation and warehousing (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18837?
In ZIP code 18837, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 18837?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18837 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18837?
In ZIP code 18837, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18837 is 10.6% 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 Rome, 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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