ZIP Code 18955

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Richlandtown · Bucks County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,662

244/sq mi

Median income
$78,750

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$339,600

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.8%

Median age 41.2

Land area
6.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 18955 in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,662. The median household income is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $339,600, 22% above the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.8 square miles in Richlandtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,662 residents, producing a population density of 244 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18955 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18955 sits at $78,750 (1% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,038. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $339,600 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,492 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18955 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 18955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18955.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18955, Richlandtown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,662

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

244

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18955?

41.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,038

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

542

Total Housing Units

520

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$339,600

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,492

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 18955, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,819,000.

21

Businesses

300

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 4 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 19.1%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 14.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
18951 Quakertown, PA 34,651 2.3 mi
18036 Coopersburg, PA 12,822 4.3 mi
18081 Springtown, PA 357 6.1 mi
18960 Sellersville, PA 12,473 7.9 mi
18935 Milford Square, PA 116 5.3 mi
18055 Hellertown, PA 11,780 7.8 mi
18970 Trumbauersville, PA 696 5.7 mi
18930 Kintnersville, PA 2,721 6.1 mi
18077 Riegelsville, PA 2,370 7.2 mi
18944 Perkasie, PA 24,479 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18955 in?
ZIP code 18955 (Richlandtown) 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 18955?
ZIP code 18955 in Richlandtown, PA has a population of 1,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18955?
The median household income in ZIP 18955 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18955?
The median home value in ZIP 18955 is $339,600, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18955 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18955?
ZIP code 18955 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18955 are: Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18955?
In ZIP code 18955, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 18955?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18955 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18955?
In ZIP code 18955, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18955 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Richlandtown, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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