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Washington Crossing, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18977

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

4,291
317/sq mi
$211,719
Median income
$736,200
Median home value
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington Crossing pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
317
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18977 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18977 covers 13.5 square miles in Washington Crossing, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,291 residents on file, a density of 317 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18977 skews affluent, with a median household income of $211,719 (172% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $100,023. 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bucks County, letting you compare 18977 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18977

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Crossing, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18977.

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 18977, Washington Crossing, 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

4,291

Population

13.5

Area (sq mi)

317

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18977?

56.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

How ZIP 18977 ranks nationally

Washington Crossing, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$211,719 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.5%

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

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$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

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ZIP 18977 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 18977 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18977 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 18977 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bucks County

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Bensalem, PA
Pop: 55,493
19067 standard
Morrisville, PA
Pop: 51,334
18974 standard
Warminster, PA
Pop: 40,953
18966 standard
Southampton, PA
Pop: 37,999
19047 standard
Langhorne, PA
Pop: 35,056
18951 standard
Quakertown, PA
Pop: 34,651

Related Areas

Bucks County Washington Crossing, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18977 in? ▼
ZIP code 18977 (Washington Crossing) 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 18977? ▼
ZIP code 18977 in Washington Crossing, PA has a population of 4,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18977? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18977 is $211,719, which is 178% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18977? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18977 is $736,200, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18977? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18977 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18977? ▼
ZIP code 18977 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18977? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18977 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Finance and insurance (17), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18977? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18977 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 18977? ▼
In ZIP code 18977, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.5% 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 18977? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18977 is 30.5 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 18977? ▼
In ZIP code 18977, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18977? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18977 is 1.0% 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.