Ottsville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18942
Bucks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,260
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $512,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ottsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18942 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 18942 (Ottsville, PA) fell -9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.2 in 2023 to 217.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18942 covers 58.2 square miles in Ottsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,260 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18942 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,417 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,777. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $512,200 (125% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,496.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 18942 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 18942
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ottsville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18942.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 18942, Ottsville, 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
3,260
Population
58.2
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18942?
61.5
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$100,417
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$50,777
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18942 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ottsville, 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)
$100,417 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,199housing units
1,199
Total Housing Units
1,007
Occupied Units
192
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$512,200
Median Home Value
+125% vs state ZIP avg
$1,496
Median Rent
1965
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
-9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18942 have decreased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 182 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 207 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 240 |
| 2024 | -9.4% | 218 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 18942, employing approximately 962 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,338,000.
123
Businesses
962
Employees
$49.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 18942 vs 18947 →
ZIP 18942 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18944
Perkasie (18944)
24,479 residents
- 18902
Doylestown (18902)
20,973 residents
- 18947 6,172
Pipersville (18947)
6,172 residents
- 08825 4,707
Frenchtown (08825)
4,707 residents
- 18972 3,512
Upper Black Eddy (18972)
3,512 residents
- 18942 3,260
Ottsville (18942)
3,260 residents
- 18930 2,721
Kintnersville (18930)
2,721 residents
- 18917 2,158
Dublin (18917)
2,158 residents
- 18923 998
Fountainville (18923)
998 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18942 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18942 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18950
Point Pleasant (18950)
$225,795 median income
- 18902
Doylestown (18902)
$161,267 median income
- 18920
Erwinna (18920)
$152,813 median income
- 18947
Pipersville (18947)
$140,783 median income
- 18944
Perkasie (18944)
$130,997 median income
- 18930
Kintnersville (18930)
$127,072 median income
- 08825
Frenchtown (08825)
$101,774 median income
- 18942
Ottsville (18942)
$100,417 median income
- 18917 $84,250
Dublin (18917)
$84,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18942 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18947 | Pipersville, PA | 6,172 | 3.9 mi |
| 18920 | Erwinna, PA | 361 | 4.3 mi |
| 18972 | Upper Black Eddy, PA | 3,512 | 4.8 mi |
| 18930 | Kintnersville, PA | 2,721 | 4.6 mi |
| 18950 | Point Pleasant, PA | 252 | 5.0 mi |
| 18923 | Fountainville, PA | 998 | 7.8 mi |
| 18917 | Dublin, PA | 2,158 | 7.1 mi |
| 18944 | Perkasie, PA | 24,479 | 6.7 mi |
| 08825 | Frenchtown, NJ | 4,707 | 7.7 mi |
| 18902 | Doylestown, PA | 20,973 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18942, 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 (3,260 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 18942 in?
ZIP code 18942 (Ottsville) 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 18942?
ZIP code 18942 in Ottsville, PA has a population of 3,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18942?
The median household income in ZIP 18942 is $100,417, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18942?
The median home value in ZIP 18942 is $512,200, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18942?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18942 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18942?
ZIP code 18942 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18942?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18942 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18942?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18942 decreased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 18942?
In ZIP code 18942, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18942?
In ZIP code 18942, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18942?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18942 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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