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Doylestown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18901

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

27,598
528/sq mi
$118,256
Median income
$576,800
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Doylestown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
528
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 27,598 residents across 52.3 square miles, a density of 528 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18901 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,256 (52% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $64,006. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $576,800 for a typical home value (154% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,917 a month; 67.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18901, plus 6 more within Bucks County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 18901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Doylestown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18901.

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 18901, Doylestown, 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

27,598

Population

52.3

Area (sq mi)

528

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18901?

46.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$118,256

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$64,006

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18901 ranks nationally

Doylestown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,256 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,774

Total Housing Units

11,336

Occupied Units

438

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$576,800

Median Home Value

+154% vs state

$1,917

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18901 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 182
2021 +9.1% 198
2022 +13.6% 225
2023 +10.5% 249
2024 +3.8% 258

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 1,347 business establishments in ZIP 18901, employing approximately 19,316 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,202,946,000.

1,347

Businesses

19,316

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 253 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 198 14.7%
Retail trade 146 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 130 9.7%
Finance and insurance 112 8.3%
Construction 102 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 89 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 4.7%
Wholesale trade 53 3.9%
Manufacturing 29 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.6%
Information 19 1.4%
Educational services 17 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%

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 18901 vs 18976 →

ZIP 18901 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 18901 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 18901 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 18901 ranks #7 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
18976 Warrington, PA 19,795 4.0 mi
18923 Fountainville, PA 998 3.8 mi
18914 Chalfont, PA 21,063 3.4 mi
18902 Doylestown, PA 20,973 4.3 mi
18925 Furlong, PA 6,195 5.0 mi
18912 Buckingham, PA 39 5.1 mi
18932 Line Lexington, PA 388 5.7 mi
18929 Jamison, PA 9,306 5.0 mi
18917 Dublin, PA 2,158 5.5 mi
19044 Horsham, PA 15,853 8.2 mi

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Pop: 55,493
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Pop: 51,334
18974 standard
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Pop: 40,953
18966 standard
Southampton, PA
Pop: 37,999
19047 standard
Langhorne, PA
Pop: 35,056
18951 standard
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Pop: 34,651

Related Areas

Bucks County Doylestown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18901 in? ▼
ZIP code 18901 (Doylestown) is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Bucks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bucks-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18901? ▼
ZIP code 18901 in Doylestown, PA has a population of 27,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18901 is $118,256, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18901 is $576,800, which is 107% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18901 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18901? ▼
ZIP code 18901 has 1,347 business establishments employing approximately 19,316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (253), Health care and social assistance (198), Retail trade (146). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18901 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 18901? ▼
In ZIP code 18901, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% 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 18901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18901 is 24.4 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 18901? ▼
In ZIP code 18901, 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 18901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18901 is 4.7% 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.