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 Moderate-density area
- $59,214
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18840 (Sayre, PA) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.2 in 2023 to 246.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,233. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,300 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $969; owner occupancy is 69.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bradford County, so 18840 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 18840
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sayre, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18840.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18840?
40.4
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$59,214
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$41,233
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18840 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Sayre, 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)
$59,214 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
5,267housing units
5,267
Total Housing Units
4,870
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18840 vs 18810 →
ZIP 18840 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18840
Sayre (18840)
10,731 residents
- 14892
Waverly (14892)
8,189 residents
- 18810
Athens (18810)
6,162 residents
- 18850 2,357
Ulster (18850)
2,357 residents
- 13734 2,287
Barton (13734)
2,287 residents
- 14861 1,404
Lowman (14861)
1,404 residents
- 18831 1,039
Milan (18831)
1,039 residents
- 14859 1,029
Lockwood (14859)
1,029 residents
- 14825 919
Chemung (14825)
919 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18840 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18840 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14859
Lockwood (14859)
$98,750 median income
- 18831
Milan (18831)
$82,132 median income
- 18850
Ulster (18850)
$71,739 median income
- 18817
East Smithfield (18817)
$67,875 median income
- 14861
Lowman (14861)
$64,904 median income
- 13734
Barton (13734)
$63,523 median income
- 14825
Chemung (14825)
$61,250 median income
- 18840
Sayre (18840)
$59,214 median income
- 18810
Athens (18810)
$58,750 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18840, 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 (10,731 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 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.
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