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Pipersville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18947

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

6,172
100/sq mi
$140,783
Median income
$615,000
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pipersville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18947 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pipersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,172 residents across 61.9 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18947 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,783 (81% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $68,086. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $615,000 (171% above the state average), median rent at $1,927 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bucks County, letting you compare 18947 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pipersville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18947.

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 18947, Pipersville, 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

6,172

Population

61.9

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18947?

45.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$140,783

Median Household Income

+81% vs state

$68,086

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18947 ranks nationally

Pipersville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,783 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,673

Total Housing Units

2,381

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$615,000

Median Home Value

+171% vs state

$1,927

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18947 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 173
2021 +9.9% 190
2022 +13.6% 216
2023 +7.6% 233
2024 +3.9% 241

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 218 business establishments in ZIP 18947, employing approximately 3,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,109,000.

218

Businesses

3,264

Employees

$209.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 48 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 23 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 9.2%
Wholesale trade 17 7.8%
Retail trade 16 7.3%
Finance and insurance 13 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.0%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 12 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.7%
Information 5 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 18947 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 18947 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 18947 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 18947 ranks #4 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
18950 Point Pleasant, PA 252 2.6 mi
18902 Doylestown, PA 20,973 5.0 mi
18942 Ottsville, PA 3,260 3.9 mi
18913 Carversville, PA 185 4.3 mi
18920 Erwinna, PA 361 5.2 mi
18972 Upper Black Eddy, PA 3,512 7.5 mi
18923 Fountainville, PA 998 5.5 mi
18917 Dublin, PA 2,158 5.9 mi
18944 Perkasie, PA 24,479 6.7 mi
18901 Doylestown, PA 27,598 8.4 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
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Pop: 37,999
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Pop: 35,056
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Pop: 34,651

Related Areas

Bucks County Pipersville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18947 in? ▼
ZIP code 18947 (Pipersville) 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 18947? ▼
ZIP code 18947 in Pipersville, PA has a population of 6,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18947? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18947 is $140,783, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18947? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18947 is $615,000, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18947? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18947 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18947? ▼
ZIP code 18947 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 3,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18947? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18947 are: Construction (48), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18947? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18947 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 18947? ▼
In ZIP code 18947, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 18947? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18947 is 28.7 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 18947? ▼
In ZIP code 18947, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18947? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18947 is 3.4% 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.