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Sayre, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18840

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

10,731
92/sq mi
$59,214
Median income
$171,300
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sayre pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18840 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,731 residents across 116.6 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18840 reports a modest median household income of $59,214 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,233. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. The typical home here is valued at $171,300 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $969 monthly, and 69.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bradford County, letting you compare 18840 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18840

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sayre, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18840.

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 18840, Sayre, 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

10,731

Population

116.6

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18840?

40.4

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$59,214

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$41,233

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18840 ranks nationally

Sayre, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,214 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,267

Total Housing Units

4,870

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$171,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18840 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 185
2021 +4.6% 193
2022 +10.2% 213
2023 +16.9% 249
2024 -1.1% 246

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 262 business establishments in ZIP 18840, employing approximately 6,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $458,311,000.

262

Businesses

6,843

Employees

$458.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 19.9%
Accommodation and food services 42 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 32 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 31 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.9%
Finance and insurance 14 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.3%
Manufacturing 10 3.8%
Wholesale trade 10 3.8%
Construction 9 3.4%
Information 8 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.1%

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 18840 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 18840 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18840 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 18840 ranks #8 of 9 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
18810 Athens, PA 6,162 3.0 mi
14892 Waverly, NY 8,189 5.3 mi
18831 Milan, PA 1,039 6.5 mi
14859 Lockwood, NY 1,029 10.2 mi
18850 Ulster, PA 2,357 8.4 mi
14825 Chemung, NY 919 7.2 mi
18817 East Smithfield, PA 306 8.4 mi
13734 Barton, NY 2,287 9.7 mi
14861 Lowman, NY 1,404 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bradford County

18848 standard
Towanda, PA
Pop: 9,193
18810 standard
Athens, PA
Pop: 6,162
17724 standard
Canton, PA
Pop: 5,424
16947 standard
Troy, PA
Pop: 4,818
18853 standard
Wyalusing, PA
Pop: 4,252
18837 standard
Rome, PA
Pop: 3,267

Related Areas

Bradford County Sayre, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18840 in? ▼
ZIP code 18840 (Sayre) 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 18840? ▼
ZIP code 18840 in Sayre, PA has a population of 10,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18840? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18840 is $59,214, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18840 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18840 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18840? ▼
ZIP code 18840 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 6,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18840? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18840 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (42), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18840? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18840 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18840? ▼
In ZIP code 18840, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 18840? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18840 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18840? ▼
In ZIP code 18840, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18840? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18840 is 9.0% 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.