ZIP Code 18972
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Upper Black Eddy · Bucks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,512
- Median income
- $80,208
- Median home value
- $478,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 61.0 sq mi
58/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.1
New York
ZIP code 18972 in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,512. The median household income is $80,208, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $478,000, 72% above the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18972 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.0 square miles in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,512 residents, producing a population density of 58 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 18972 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18972 sits at $80,208 (3% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $62,749. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $478,000 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,364 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18972 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18972 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 18972
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18972.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18972, Upper Black Eddy, 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
3,512
Population
61.0
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18972?
56.1
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
3.2%
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?
$80,208
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$62,749
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
42.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,517
Total Housing Units
1,381
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,000
Median Home Value
+110% vs state
$1,364
Median Rent
1961
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
-5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18972 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 157 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 179 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 200 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 214 |
| 2024 | -5.9% | 201 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 18972, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,266,000.
61
Businesses
194
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 36.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.9% |
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 18972 vs 18920 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18920 | Erwinna, PA | 361 | 3.2 mi |
| 08848 | Milford, NJ | 8,435 | 4.4 mi |
| 18942 | Ottsville, PA | 3,260 | 4.8 mi |
| 18930 | Kintnersville, PA | 2,721 | 5.0 mi |
| 18947 | Pipersville, PA | 6,172 | 7.5 mi |
| 08825 | Frenchtown, NJ | 4,707 | 5.2 mi |
| 08804 | Bloomsbury, NJ | 2,771 | 7.9 mi |
| 18950 | Point Pleasant, PA | 252 | 6.8 mi |
| 18077 | Riegelsville, PA | 2,370 | 6.9 mi |
| 18042 | Easton, PA | 41,570 | 9.8 mi |
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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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