ZIP Code 18977
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Washington Crossing · Bucks County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,291
- Median income
- $211,719
- Median home value
- $736,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.5%
- Land area
- 13.5 sq mi
317/sq mi
▲ 178% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 165% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.4
New York
ZIP code 18977 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,291. The median household income is $211,719, which is 178% above the national average. Median home value is $736,200, 165% above the US average. 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18977 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.5 square miles in Washington Crossing, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,291 residents, producing a population density of 317 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 18977 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18977 sits at $211,719 (172% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $100,023. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $736,200 (224% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18977 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18977 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 18977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18977.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 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 18977, Washington Crossing, 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
4,291
Population
13.5
Area (sq mi)
317
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18977?
56.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
6.6%
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?
$211,719
Median Household Income
+172% vs state
$100,023
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 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?
1,837
Total Housing Units
1,819
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$736,200
Median Home Value
+224% vs state
1982
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18977 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 163 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 173 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 207 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 209 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 231 |
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 18977, employing approximately 836 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,521,000.
121
Businesses
836
Employees
$39.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 18.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.5% |
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 18977 vs 08560 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08560 | Titusville, NJ | 3,656 | 2.1 mi |
| 08628 | Trenton, NJ | 9,054 | 3.4 mi |
| 18940 | Newtown, PA | 28,825 | 3.9 mi |
| 08530 | Lambertville, NJ | 8,071 | 5.9 mi |
| 08534 | Pennington, NJ | 12,929 | 5.5 mi |
| 08618 | Trenton, NJ | 38,229 | 5.6 mi |
| 19047 | Langhorne, PA | 35,056 | 7.5 mi |
| 19056 | Levittown, PA | 15,486 | 9.5 mi |
| 19067 | Morrisville, PA | 51,334 | 6.6 mi |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 6.6 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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