PlainZIP

Chalfont, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18914

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

21,063
458/sq mi
$148,824
Median income
$491,300
Median home value
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
458
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18914 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chalfont, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 21,063 residents across 46.0 square miles, a density of 458 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18914 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,824 (91% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $63,977. Local economic indicators show a 2.8% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $491,300 (116% above the state average), median rent at $1,936 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 18914 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bucks County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18914

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chalfont, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18914.

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 18914, Chalfont, 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

21,063

Population

46.0

Area (sq mi)

458

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18914?

43.6

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$148,824

Median Household Income

+91% vs state

$63,977

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18914 ranks nationally

Chalfont, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$148,824 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,878

Total Housing Units

7,745

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$491,300

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$1,936

Median Rent

1985

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18914 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 181
2021 +10.5% 200
2022 +14.6% 229
2023 +6.8% 245
2024 +8.5% 266

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 520 business establishments in ZIP 18914, employing approximately 5,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,730,000.

520

Businesses

5,593

Employees

$357.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 77 14.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 56 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 7.5%
Finance and insurance 33 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 32 6.2%
Wholesale trade 29 5.6%
Retail trade 29 5.6%
Manufacturing 22 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.5%
Educational services 11 2.1%
Information 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18914 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 18914 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18914 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 18914 ranks #2 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
18932 Line Lexington, PA 388 2.4 mi
18915 Colmar, PA 1,063 2.7 mi
18901 Doylestown, PA 27,598 3.4 mi
19440 Hatfield, PA 18,038 4.2 mi
18936 Montgomeryville, PA 4 4.6 mi
18917 Dublin, PA 2,158 5.8 mi
19454 North Wales, PA 27,870 4.9 mi
19002 Ambler, PA 32,412 7.3 mi
18976 Warrington, PA 19,795 4.5 mi
18923 Fountainville, PA 998 5.2 mi

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Related Areas

Bucks County Chalfont, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18914 in? ▼
ZIP code 18914 (Chalfont) 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 18914? ▼
ZIP code 18914 in Chalfont, PA has a population of 21,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18914? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18914 is $148,824, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18914? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18914 is $491,300, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18914? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18914 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18914? ▼
ZIP code 18914 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 5,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18914? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18914 are: Construction (77), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18914? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18914 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 18914? ▼
In ZIP code 18914, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% 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 18914? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18914 is 27.9 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 18914? ▼
In ZIP code 18914, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18914? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18914 is 2.8% 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.