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 High-density area
- $159,857
- Median income Above-median income area
- $626,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18954 (Richboro, PA) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.3 in 2023 to 238.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,566. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.6% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $626,700 (176% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 98.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,025.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 18954 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 18954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richboro, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18954.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18954?
49.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
11.4%
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?
$159,857
Median Household Income
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$82,566
Per Capita Income
0.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18954 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Richboro, 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)
$159,857 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
3,738housing units
3,738
Total Housing Units
3,689
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$626,700
Median Home Value
+176% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18954 vs 18966 →
ZIP 18954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18974
Warminster (18974)
40,953 residents
- 18966
Southampton (18966)
37,999 residents
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
35,056 residents
- 19116
Philadelphia (19116)
33,112 residents
- 18940
Newtown (18940)
28,825 residents
- 19053
Feasterville Trevose (19053)
25,966 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18954 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
$109,530 median income
- 19053
Feasterville Trevose (19053)
$107,780 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18954, 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 (9,745 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 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.
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