ZIP Code 18840
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Sayre · Bradford County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 10,731
- Median income
- $59,214
- Median home value
- $171,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 116.6 sq mi
92/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 18840 in Sayre, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,731. The median household income is $59,214, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $171,300, 38% below the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18840 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.6 square miles in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,731 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 18840 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18840 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $171,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18840 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bradford County, so you can benchmark 18840 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 18840
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,233
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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