18077 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18077, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18077 is a zip code in Bucks County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, which covers Durham, Riegelsville, Springfield, Lower Saucon, and Williams, with a total population of 2,273 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18077 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18077.

The estimated population of people living in 18077 is 2,273, with a median age of 48.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18077 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,273
 -0.26% +2.62%
2020
2,279
 -2.98% -
2019
2,349
 -1.51% -
2018
2,385
+7.67%
-
2017
2,215
 - -

Population of 18077 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18077 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.2%
96.6%
 -1.45%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
3%
 -46.67%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0%
 0.00%
Other
1.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18077 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18077 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18077 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18077 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.9 -3.17% 47.5 -3.46% 49.8 -6.92%
2020 50.5 +8.84% 49.2 +7.19% 53.5 +15.05%
2019 46.4 -0.43% 45.9 +2% 46.5 -0.43%
2018 46.6 -4.12% 45 -7.02% 46.7 -5.08%
2017 48.6 - 48.4 - 49.2 -

The median age of the 18077 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18077 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 47 +147.26% 107 -31.47% 146 76
10 to 19 209 -85.6% 119 -55.49% 69 55
20 to 29 95 +98.19% 76 +264.75% 143 231
30 to 39 109 +27.11% 88 +34.34% 140 119
40 to 49 138 -7.35% 168 -61.08% 126 75
50 to 59 262 -43.03% 236 -49.87% 160 136
60 to 69 152 +29.51% 173 +35.61% 193 230
70+ 109 +68.72% 127 +42.91% 189 185

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18077 zip code is $86,519.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18077.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18077 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18077, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18077 is currently $152,869.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

16.68% of households in 18077 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18077 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18077 is $61,292.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18077 by the total population of 18077.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18077 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18077 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18077 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18077 zip over the age of 16 is 1,993.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18077 is 63.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18077 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 66 56.10% 10.80%
20 to 24 years 175 90.30% 2.50%
25 to 29 years 199 80.90% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 105 90.50% 9.50%
35 to 44 years 247 95.10% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 211 88.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 193 85.00% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 239 48.10% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 300 27.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 258 26.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18077. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,916 64.50% 1.90%
Black or African American 9 33.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 33.30% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 28 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 34 100.00% 17.60%
Hispanic or Latino 25 84.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,904 64.40% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18077 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18077 is 1,270, with median earnings of $52,179.00.

Women in 18077 are earning approximately 81.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,270 $52,179.00
Male 663 $56,278.00
Female 607 $46,042.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18077 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 285 $66,250.00
Business and Financial 59 $30,156.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $72,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $77,143.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $138,264.00
Community and Social Service 24 $53,654.00
Legal 6 $52,500.00
Educational and Library 33 $54,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $81,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $82,656.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $18,678.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00
Sales 131 $37,629.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $47,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $47,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $57,206.00
Production 85 $43,880.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $58,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18077 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18077.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 150 $67,034.00 135 $56,775.00
Business and Financial 35 $19,009.00 24 $68,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $92,841.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $77,143.00 10 $87,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $138,542.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 22 $53,846.00
Legal 5 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $88,125.00 26 $51,786.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 48 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 43 $82,578.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 9 $30,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $2,499.00 56 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 31 $57,250.00 100 $29,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $110,938.00 47 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $52,778.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $57,206.00 0 $0.00
Production 35 $55,250.00 50 $43,641.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $59,583.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 911 households in 18077, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 609 families living in the 18077 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18077:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 527 15 67 302
Average Household Size 3.11 2.87 3.27 1.2
Total Families 527 15 67 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.4 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 609 families living in 18077, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18077:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,000 housing units in 18077.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 911 91.10%
Vacant 89 8.90%

21.00% of the total 1,000 housing units in 18077 are rental units. This is approximately 210 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 676 are occupied by the owner - or 67.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18077 is $1,205.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18077 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    25
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    87
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    38
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    74
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18077 is $336,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18077 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    9
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    5
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    37
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    232
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    142
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    202
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18077. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18077 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    418
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    32
  • 1970 to 1979
    162
  • 1980 to 1989
    76
  • 1990 to 1999
    123
  • 2000 to 2009
    43
  • 2010 to 2013
    9
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18077 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    27
  • 1 vehicle available
    251
  • 2 vehicles available
    295
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    338

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18077 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18077 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18077.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    34
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    71
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    22
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    127
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    127
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    89
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    268
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    69
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    99
  • 90 or more minutes
    22

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18077 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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