PlainZIP

Richboro, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18954

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

9,745
558/sq mi
$159,857
Median income
$626,700
Median home value
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richboro 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 8%
home value, US ZIPs
558
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18954 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18954 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richboro, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,745 residents across 17.5 square miles, a density of 558 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18954 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,857 (105% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $82,566. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Median home value sits at $626,700 (176% above the state average), median rent at $2,025 a month, and owner-occupancy at 98.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 18954 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bucks County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18954

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richboro, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18954.

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 18954, Richboro, 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

9,745

Population

17.5

Area (sq mi)

558

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 18954?

49.3

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$159,857

Median Household Income

+105% vs state

$82,566

Per Capita Income

0.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18954 ranks nationally

Richboro, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$159,857 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 81.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,738

Total Housing Units

3,689

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

$626,700

Median Home Value

+176% vs state

$2,025

Median Rent

1978

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

-3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18954 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 171
2021 +11.9% 192
2022 +10.0% 211
2023 +17.2% 247
2024 -3.7% 238

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 371 business establishments in ZIP 18954, employing approximately 3,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,796,000.

371

Businesses

3,011

Employees

$135.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 50 13.5%
Construction 49 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 41 11.1%
Retail trade 33 8.9%
Finance and insurance 33 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 29 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.5%
Wholesale trade 11 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.7%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Information 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 18954 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 18954 ranks #8 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 18954 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 18954 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
18966 Southampton, PA 37,999 2.4 mi
18980 Wycombe, PA 510 3.2 mi
18974 Warminster, PA 40,953 3.9 mi
19053 Feasterville Trevose, PA 25,966 4.8 mi
18940 Newtown, PA 28,825 3.9 mi
18929 Jamison, PA 9,306 4.8 mi
19116 Philadelphia, PA 33,112 7.3 mi
18925 Furlong, PA 6,195 5.3 mi
19047 Langhorne, PA 35,056 5.5 mi
18938 New Hope, PA 13,989 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bucks County

19020 standard
Bensalem, PA
Pop: 55,493
19067 standard
Morrisville, PA
Pop: 51,334
18974 standard
Warminster, PA
Pop: 40,953
18966 standard
Southampton, PA
Pop: 37,999
19047 standard
Langhorne, PA
Pop: 35,056
18951 standard
Quakertown, PA
Pop: 34,651

Related Areas

Bucks County Richboro, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18954 in? ▼
ZIP code 18954 (Richboro) 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 18954? ▼
ZIP code 18954 in Richboro, PA has a population of 9,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18954? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18954 is $159,857, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18954? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18954 is $626,700, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18954? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18954 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18954? ▼
ZIP code 18954 has 371 business establishments employing approximately 3,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18954? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18954 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (64), Health care and social assistance (50), Construction (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18954? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18954 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 18954? ▼
In ZIP code 18954, 81.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 18954? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18954 is 28.3 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 18954? ▼
In ZIP code 18954, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18954? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18954 is 0.6% 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.