Doylestown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18902
Bucks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,973
- 291/sq mi High-density area
- $161,267
- Median income Above-median income area
- $668,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Doylestown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 291
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18902 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 18902 (Doylestown, PA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.6 in 2023 to 240.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18902 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 20,973 residents across 72.0 square miles, a density of 291 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18902 skews affluent, with a median household income of $161,267 (107% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,858. The poverty rate is 3.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $668,200 (194% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,125.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 18902 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 18902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Doylestown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18902.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
125 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 44
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 42
Health care and social assistance
42 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 18902, 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
20,973
Population
72.0
Area (sq mi)
291
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18902?
46.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
8.1%
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?
$161,267
Median Household Income
+107% vs state ZIP avg
$84,858
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18902 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Doylestown, 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)
$161,267 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,295housing units
8,295
Total Housing Units
8,086
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$668,200
Median Home Value
+194% vs state ZIP avg
$2,125
Median Rent
1994
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18902 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 171 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 212 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 226 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 241 |
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 551 business establishments in ZIP 18902, employing approximately 5,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $363,758,000.
551
Businesses
5,146
Employees
$363.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 125 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 65 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 18902 vs 18913 →
ZIP 18902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18901
Doylestown (18901)
27,598 residents
- 18902
Doylestown (18902)
20,973 residents
- 18938
New Hope (18938)
13,989 residents
- 18929 9,306
Jamison (18929)
9,306 residents
- 18925 6,195
Furlong (18925)
6,195 residents
- 18947 6,172
Pipersville (18947)
6,172 residents
- 18917 2,158
Dublin (18917)
2,158 residents
- 18923 998
Fountainville (18923)
998 residents
- 18950 252
Point Pleasant (18950)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18902 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18912
Buckingham (18912)
$250,000 median income
- 18950
Point Pleasant (18950)
$225,795 median income
- 18925
Furlong (18925)
$207,609 median income
- 18938
New Hope (18938)
$184,833 median income
- 18929
Jamison (18929)
$179,380 median income
- 18902
Doylestown (18902)
$161,267 median income
- 18947
Pipersville (18947)
$140,783 median income
- 18901
Doylestown (18901)
$118,256 median income
- 18917 $84,250
Dublin (18917)
$84,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18902 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18913 | Carversville, PA | 185 | 2.9 mi |
| 18912 | Buckingham, PA | 39 | 3.0 mi |
| 18923 | Fountainville, PA | 998 | 3.9 mi |
| 18947 | Pipersville, PA | 6,172 | 5.0 mi |
| 18901 | Doylestown, PA | 27,598 | 4.3 mi |
| 18938 | New Hope, PA | 13,989 | 5.2 mi |
| 18925 | Furlong, PA | 6,195 | 5.1 mi |
| 18929 | Jamison, PA | 9,306 | 6.8 mi |
| 18950 | Point Pleasant, PA | 252 | 6.3 mi |
| 18917 | Dublin, PA | 2,158 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18902, 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 (20,973 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 18902 in?
ZIP code 18902 (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 18902?
ZIP code 18902 in Doylestown, PA has a population of 20,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18902?
The median household income in ZIP 18902 is $161,267, which is 111% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18902?
The median home value in ZIP 18902 is $668,200, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18902 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18902?
ZIP code 18902 has 551 business establishments employing approximately 5,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18902 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (125), Construction (65), Retail trade (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18902?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18902 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 18902?
In ZIP code 18902, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 18902?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18902 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18902?
In ZIP code 18902, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18902 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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