ZIP Code 18938
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New Hope · Bucks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,989
- Median income
- $184,833
- Median home value
- $735,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.8%
- Land area
- 106.0 sq mi
132/sq mi
▲ 142% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 164% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 58.3
New York
ZIP code 18938 in New Hope, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,989. The median household income is $184,833, which is 142% above the national average. Median home value is $735,600, 164% above the US average. 67.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.0 square miles in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,989 residents, producing a population density of 132 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 18938 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18938 sits at $184,833 (137% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $112,380. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $735,600 (224% above the state average) with median rent at $1,994 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18938 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 18938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18938.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Construction 29
Construction
29 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 18938, New Hope, 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
13,989
Population
106.0
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18938?
58.3
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
10.1%
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?
$184,833
Median Household Income
+137% vs state
$112,380
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 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?
6,554
Total Housing Units
6,242
Occupied Units
312
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$735,600
Median Home Value
+224% vs state
$1,994
Median Rent
1984
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18938 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 174 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 182 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 200 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 223 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 244 |
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 452 business establishments in ZIP 18938, employing approximately 4,250 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,815,000.
452
Businesses
4,250
Employees
$266.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
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 18938 vs 18912 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18912 | Buckingham, PA | 39 | 3.6 mi |
| 18913 | Carversville, PA | 185 | 3.7 mi |
| 18902 | Doylestown, PA | 20,973 | 5.2 mi |
| 18980 | Wycombe, PA | 510 | 5.9 mi |
| 08559 | Stockton, NJ | 4,982 | 6.0 mi |
| 08530 | Lambertville, NJ | 8,071 | 5.5 mi |
| 18925 | Furlong, PA | 6,195 | 5.5 mi |
| 18954 | Richboro, PA | 9,745 | 9.0 mi |
| 18940 | Newtown, PA | 28,825 | 6.7 mi |
| 18950 | Point Pleasant, PA | 252 | 7.4 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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