ZIP Code 18848

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Towanda · Bradford County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,193

34/sq mi

Median income
$59,861

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$175,200

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.3%

Median age 48.8

Land area
274.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 18848 in Towanda, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,193. The median household income is $59,861, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $175,200, 37% below the US average. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18848 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 274.4 square miles in Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,193 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 18848 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18848 sits at $59,861 (23% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,253. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $175,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18848 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bradford County, so you can benchmark 18848 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 18848

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18848.

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 18848, Towanda, 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

9,193

Population

274.4

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18848?

48.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$59,861

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$36,253

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,406

Total Housing Units

3,642

Occupied Units

764

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$175,200

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$931

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 269 business establishments in ZIP 18848, employing approximately 4,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $226,311,000.

269

Businesses

4,332

Employees

$226.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 38 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 34 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 31 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.7%
Finance and insurance 12 4.5%
Construction 11 4.1%
Manufacturing 10 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 3.7%
Information 8 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.1%
Utilities 3 1.1%
Educational services 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 18848 vs 18854 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18854 Wysox, PA 1,510 5.9 mi
18850 Ulster, PA 2,357 7.4 mi
18832 Monroeton, PA 1,874 7.4 mi
18831 Milan, PA 1,039 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18848 in?
ZIP code 18848 (Towanda) 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 18848?
ZIP code 18848 in Towanda, PA has a population of 9,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18848?
The median household income in ZIP 18848 is $59,861, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18848?
The median home value in ZIP 18848 is $175,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18848?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18848 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18848?
ZIP code 18848 has 269 business establishments employing approximately 4,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18848?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18848 are: Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (38), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18848?
In ZIP code 18848, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 18848?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18848 is 21.2 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 18848?
In ZIP code 18848, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18848?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18848 is 14.6% 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 Towanda, 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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