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 High-density area
- $157,414
- Median income Above-median income area
- $655,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18940 (Newtown, PA) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.8 in 2023 to 275.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $85,903. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $655,000 (188% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,086.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 18940 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 18940
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newtown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18940.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
201 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
168 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
113 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18940?
45.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
14.7%
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?
$157,414
Median Household Income
+102% vs state ZIP avg
$85,903
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18940 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Newtown, 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)
$157,414 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
11,738housing units
11,738
Total Housing Units
11,516
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$655,000
Median Home Value
+188% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18940 vs 18980 →
ZIP 18940 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18966
Southampton (18966)
37,999 residents
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
35,056 residents
- 18940
Newtown (18940)
28,825 residents
- 18938 13,989
New Hope (18938)
13,989 residents
- 18954 9,745
Richboro (18954)
9,745 residents
- 18929 9,306
Jamison (18929)
9,306 residents
- 08628 9,054
Trenton (08628)
9,054 residents
- 18925 6,195
Furlong (18925)
6,195 residents
- 18977 4,291
Washington Crossing (18977)
4,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18940 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18940 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18977
Washington Crossing (18977)
$211,719 median income
- 18925
Furlong (18925)
$207,609 median income
- 18938
New Hope (18938)
$184,833 median income
- 18929
Jamison (18929)
$179,380 median income
- 18954
Richboro (18954)
$159,857 median income
- 18940
Newtown (18940)
$157,414 median income
- 18980
Wycombe (18980)
$145,278 median income
- 18966
Southampton (18966)
$128,838 median income
- 08560
Titusville (08560)
$128,516 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18940, 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 (28,825 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 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.
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