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Bensalem, PA · standard

ZIP Code 19020

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

55,493
1,242/sq mi
$83,223
Median income
$362,800
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bensalem pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,242
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 55,493 residents across 44.7 square miles, a density of 1,242 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19020 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,223 (7% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,490. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $362,800 (60% above the state average), median rent at $1,622 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 29 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 19020 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 19020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bensalem, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19020.

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 19020, Bensalem, 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

55,493

Population

44.7

Area (sq mi)

1,242

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19020?

42.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

20.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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?

$83,223

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$44,490

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19020 ranks nationally

Bensalem, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,223 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

23,295

Total Housing Units

22,523

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$362,800

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,622

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19020 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 201
2021 +10.3% 222
2022 +11.1% 247
2023 +8.1% 267
2024 +10.3% 294

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 1,745 business establishments in ZIP 19020, employing approximately 26,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,477,125,000.

1,745

Businesses

26,001

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 229 13.1%
Retail trade 211 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 173 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 172 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 158 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 140 8.0%
Wholesale trade 135 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 107 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 96 5.5%
Manufacturing 86 4.9%
Finance and insurance 75 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 42 2.4%
Information 28 1.6%
Educational services 15 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 19020 vs 19154 →

ZIP 19020 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 19020 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 19020 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 19020 ranks #7 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
19154 Philadelphia, PA 34,196 2.4 mi
19021 Croydon, PA 10,074 2.7 mi
08010 Beverly, NJ 11,539 3.8 mi
19116 Philadelphia, PA 33,112 4.0 mi
08075 Riverside, NJ 28,894 5.2 mi
19007 Bristol, PA 21,125 4.3 mi
19053 Feasterville Trevose, PA 25,966 4.1 mi
19056 Levittown, PA 15,486 4.2 mi
19114 Philadelphia, PA 30,907 4.3 mi
19047 Langhorne, PA 35,056 5.5 mi

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Pop: 51,334
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Pop: 40,953
18966 standard
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Pop: 37,999
19047 standard
Langhorne, PA
Pop: 35,056
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Pop: 34,651
18940 standard
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Pop: 28,825

Related Areas

Bucks County Bensalem, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19020 in? ▼
ZIP code 19020 (Bensalem) 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 19020? ▼
ZIP code 19020 in Bensalem, PA has a population of 55,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19020 is $83,223, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19020 is $362,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19020 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19020? ▼
ZIP code 19020 has 1,745 business establishments employing approximately 26,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19020 are: Construction (229), Retail trade (211), Accommodation and food services (173). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19020 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 19020? ▼
In ZIP code 19020, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 19020? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19020 is 28.8 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 19020? ▼
In ZIP code 19020, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19020 is 13.0% 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.