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Warminster, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18974

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

40,953
829/sq mi
$103,779
Median income
$434,700
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warminster pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
829
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18974 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18974 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 40,953 residents across 49.4 square miles, a density of 829 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18974 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,779 (33% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $52,503. Poverty here runs at 6.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $434,700 (91% above the state average), median rent at $1,701 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18974 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 18974

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warminster, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18974.

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 18974, Warminster, 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

40,953

Population

49.4

Area (sq mi)

829

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18974?

45.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$103,779

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$52,503

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18974 ranks nationally

Warminster, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,779 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

17,969

Total Housing Units

17,373

Occupied Units

596

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$434,700

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$1,701

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18974 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 185
2021 +11.6% 207
2022 +10.5% 228
2023 +10.9% 253
2024 +1.3% 256

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 1,442 business establishments in ZIP 18974, employing approximately 18,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,122,997,000.

1,442

Businesses

18,311

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 228 15.8%
Manufacturing 147 10.2%
Retail trade 133 9.2%
Wholesale trade 132 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 125 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 120 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 102 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 89 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 73 5.1%
Finance and insurance 55 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 1.9%
Information 19 1.3%
Educational services 10 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%

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 18974 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 18974 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18974 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 18974 ranks #null 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
18929 Jamison, PA 9,306 2.7 mi
19040 Hatboro, PA 20,536 3.2 mi
18954 Richboro, PA 9,745 3.9 mi
18925 Furlong, PA 6,195 4.9 mi
19009 Bryn Athyn, PA 864 5.4 mi
19006 Huntingdon Valley, PA 21,423 5.8 mi
18966 Southampton, PA 37,999 4.0 mi
18976 Warrington, PA 19,795 4.4 mi
19044 Horsham, PA 15,853 4.7 mi
18980 Wycombe, PA 510 4.7 mi

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Pop: 55,493
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Pop: 51,334
18966 standard
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Pop: 37,999
19047 standard
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Pop: 35,056
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Pop: 34,651
18940 standard
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Pop: 28,825

Related Areas

Bucks County Warminster, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18974 in? ▼
ZIP code 18974 (Warminster) 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 18974? ▼
ZIP code 18974 in Warminster, PA has a population of 40,953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18974? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18974 is $103,779, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18974? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18974 is $434,700, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18974? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18974 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18974? ▼
ZIP code 18974 has 1,442 business establishments employing approximately 18,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18974? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18974 are: Construction (228), Manufacturing (147), Retail trade (133). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18974? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18974 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 18974? ▼
In ZIP code 18974, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 18974? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18974 is 27.1 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 18974? ▼
In ZIP code 18974, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18974? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18974 is 6.0% 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.