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 High-density area
- $103,779
- Median income Above-median income area
- $434,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18974 (Warminster, PA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.3 in 2023 to 256.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,503. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $434,700 (91% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,701.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 18974 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 18974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warminster, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18974.
- Construction
Construction
228 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
147 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18974?
45.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
10.8%
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?
$103,779
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
17,969housing units
17,969
Total Housing Units
17,373
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$434,700
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18974 vs 18929 →
ZIP 18974 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
- 19006
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
21,423 residents
- 19040
Hatboro (19040)
20,536 residents
- 18976
Warrington (18976)
19,795 residents
- 19044 15,853
Horsham (19044)
15,853 residents
- 18954 9,745
Richboro (18954)
9,745 residents
- 18929 9,306
Jamison (18929)
9,306 residents
- 18925 6,195
Furlong (18925)
6,195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18974 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18974 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
- 18929
Jamison (18929)
$179,380 median income
- 18954
Richboro (18954)
$159,857 median income
- 18980
Wycombe (18980)
$145,278 median income
- 19009
Bryn Athyn (19009)
$137,188 median income
- 18966
Southampton (18966)
$128,838 median income
- 19006
Huntingdon Valley (19006)
$128,295 median income
- 18976
Warrington (18976)
$123,285 median income
- 19040
Hatboro (19040)
$114,293 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18974, 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 (40,953 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 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.
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