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 High-density area
- $211,719
- Median income Above-median income area
- $736,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18977 (Washington Crossing, PA) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.0 in 2023 to 231.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $100,023. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.0% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $736,200 (224% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 94.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bucks County, so 18977 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 18977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Crossing, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$100,023
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18977 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Washington Crossing, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$211,719 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
1,837housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 18977 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
51,334 residents
- 08618
Trenton (08618)
38,229 residents
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
35,056 residents
- 18940
Newtown (18940)
28,825 residents
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
22,832 residents
- 19056 15,486
Levittown (19056)
15,486 residents
- 08534 12,929
Pennington (08534)
12,929 residents
- 08628 9,054
Trenton (08628)
9,054 residents
- 08530 8,071
Lambertville (08530)
8,071 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18977 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18977 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18977
Washington Crossing (18977)
$211,719 median income
- 08534
Pennington (08534)
$175,573 median income
- 18940
Newtown (18940)
$157,414 median income
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
$133,630 median income
- 08560
Titusville (08560)
$128,516 median income
- 08530
Lambertville (08530)
$120,467 median income
- 19056
Levittown (19056)
$111,594 median income
- 19047
Langhorne (19047)
$109,530 median income
- 08628
Trenton (08628)
$108,158 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18977, 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 (4,291 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 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.
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