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Newtown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18940

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

28,825
341/sq mi
$157,414
Median income
$655,000
Median home value
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newtown 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
341
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18940 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18940 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 28,825 residents across 84.6 square miles, a density of 341 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18940 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,414 (102% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $85,903. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $655,000 (188% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,086 monthly, and 86.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18940 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 18940

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newtown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18940.

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 18940, Newtown, 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

28,825

Population

84.6

Area (sq mi)

341

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 18940?

45.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 8.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$157,414

Median Household Income

+102% vs state

$85,903

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18940 ranks nationally

Newtown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$157,414 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,738

Total Housing Units

11,516

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$655,000

Median Home Value

+188% vs state

$2,086

Median Rent

1987

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18940 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 189
2021 +8.6% 206
2022 +10.4% 227
2023 +10.1% 250
2024 +10.3% 276

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 1,226 business establishments in ZIP 18940, employing approximately 15,835 people with a combined annual payroll of $977,573,000.

1,226

Businesses

15,835

Employees

$977.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 201 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 168 13.7%
Finance and insurance 113 9.2%
Construction 111 9.1%
Retail trade 108 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 102 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 89 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 5.2%
Wholesale trade 52 4.2%
Manufacturing 31 2.5%
Educational services 30 2.5%
Information 27 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.5%
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

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ZIP 18940 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 18940 ranks #3 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 18940 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 18940 ranks #6 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
18980 Wycombe, PA 510 3.5 mi
18977 Washington Crossing, PA 4,291 3.9 mi
18954 Richboro, PA 9,745 3.9 mi
19047 Langhorne, PA 35,056 6.0 mi
08628 Trenton, NJ 9,054 6.6 mi
18925 Furlong, PA 6,195 6.0 mi
18966 Southampton, PA 37,999 6.1 mi
08560 Titusville, NJ 3,656 5.8 mi
18938 New Hope, PA 13,989 6.7 mi
18929 Jamison, PA 9,306 7.0 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
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Pop: 35,056
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Pop: 34,651

Related Areas

Bucks County Newtown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18940 in? ▼
ZIP code 18940 (Newtown) 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 18940? ▼
ZIP code 18940 in Newtown, PA has a population of 28,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18940? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18940 is $157,414, which is 106% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18940? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18940 is $655,000, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18940? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18940 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18940? ▼
ZIP code 18940 has 1,226 business establishments employing approximately 15,835 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18940? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18940 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (201), Health care and social assistance (168), Finance and insurance (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18940? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18940 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 18940? ▼
In ZIP code 18940, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.6% 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 18940? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18940 is 31.8 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 18940? ▼
In ZIP code 18940, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18940? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18940 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.