18848 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18848, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18848 is a zip code in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, which covers Asylum, Burlington, Burlington, Franklin, Monroe, North Towanda, Rome, Sheshequin, Terry, Towanda, Towanda, Ulster, West Burlington, and Wysox, with a total population of 8,860 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 18848 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18848.

The estimated population of people living in 18848 is 8,860, with a median age of 46.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18848 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,860
+1.8%
+3.72%
2020
8,703
 -0.49% -
2019
8,746
+3.03%
-
2018
8,489
 -0.62% -
2017
8,542
 - -

Population of 18848 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18848 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
94.8%
96.8%
 -2.07%
Black/African American
1.9%
0.5%
 +280.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
1.7%
 +29.41%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18848 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 18848 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18848 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18848 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.6 -1.06% 43.3 -3.99% 48.7 +0.41%
2020 47.1 +7.29% 45.1 +7.89% 48.5 +6.13%
2019 43.9 -2.44% 41.8 -3.91% 45.7 -1.93%
2018 45 -2.81% 43.5 -4.4% 46.6 -1.48%
2017 46.3 - 45.5 - 47.3 -

The median age of the 18848 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 18848 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 9 432 +35.8% 511 +6.53% 604 529
10 to 19 402 +35.11% 513 -36.11% 560 340
20 to 29 593 -18% 368 +35.82% 493 510
30 to 39 372 +35.83% 424 +4.47% 498 431
40 to 49 557 -34.41% 554 -18.93% 382 453
50 to 59 614 +7.18% 645 -9.31% 656 573
60 to 69 631 -0.75% 627 +17.5% 606 737
70+ 548 +31.87% 751 +1.2% 731 757

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18848 zip code is $47,766.00.

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 18848.

  • Under 25
    $45,278.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,406.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,262.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18848 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 18848, 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 18848 is currently $65,152.00.

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.

2.36% of households in 18848 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 18848 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18848 is $27,449.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18848 by the total population of 18848.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18848 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18848 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
    8.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18848 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18848 zip over the age of 16 is 7,149.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% 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 18848 is 47.70%.

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 18848 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 322 32.90% 12.30%
20 to 24 years 342 62.90% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 661 94.40% 13.60%
30 to 34 years 484 75.20% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 811 72.70% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 1,097 70.60% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 601 62.70% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 764 50.70% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 1,165 12.80% 4.70%
75 years and over 902 6.00% 3.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18848. 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 6,888 50.20% 5.60%
Black or African American 106 77.40% 9.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 85 87.10% 12.20%
Two or more races 68 42.60% 65.50%
Hispanic or Latino 148 60.10% 21.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,847 50.40% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18848 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 18848 is 3,411, with median earnings of $37,117.00.

Women in 18848 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,411 $37,117.00
Male 1,817 $42,287.00
Female 1,594 $30,696.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18848 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 359 $48,147.00
Business and Financial 39 $52,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $38,182.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $95,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $45,909.00
Community and Social Service 69 $34,676.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 180 $41,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 177 $76,023.00
Healthcare Support 110 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $27,917.00
Law Enforcement 30 $56,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $16,556.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $22,083.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $10,682.00
Sales 272 $16,339.00
Office and Administrative Support 436 $34,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $39,583.00
Construction and Extraction 196 $47,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $59,091.00
Production 319 $46,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 208 $50,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18848 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 18848.

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 173 $43,393.00 186 $60,000.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 28 $48,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $113,125.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $46,667.00 20 $37,500.00
Community and Social Service 33 $34,196.00 36 $35,833.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $67,841.00 155 $31,705.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $140,679.00 126 $64,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 110 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $27,917.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $56,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $16,923.00 148 $16,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $15,417.00 60 $30,172.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $53,125.00 24 $10,455.00
Sales 129 $47,798.00 143 $10,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 132 $40,616.00 304 $31,184.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $72,656.00 16 $38,611.00
Construction and Extraction 185 $46,083.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $59,091.00 0 $0.00
Production 237 $47,417.00 82 $44,118.00
Transportation and Material Moving 196 $48,333.00 12 $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 3,648 households in 18848, with an average household size of 2.41 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 2,382 families living in the 18848 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 18848:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,758 182 442 1,266
Average Household Size 3.02 2.99 3.11 1.24
Total Families 1,758 182 442 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.66 2.73 0

Poverty

Of the 2,382 families living in 18848, 11.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18848:

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 4,452 housing units in 18848.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,648 81.94%
Vacant 804 18.06%

22.91% of the total 4,452 housing units in 18848 are rental units. This is approximately 1,020 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,524 are occupied by the owner - or 56.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18848 is $781.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18848 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
    104
  • Less than $500
    104
  • $500 to $999
    634
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    235
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18848 is $157,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18848 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    187
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    425
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    556
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    506
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    511
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    238
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    65
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18848. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18848 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,663
  • 1940 to 1949
    166
  • 1950 to 1959
    269
  • 1960 to 1969
    363
  • 1970 to 1979
    653
  • 1980 to 1989
    336
  • 1990 to 1999
    526
  • 2000 to 2009
    315
  • 2010 to 2013
    158
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 18848 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    325
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,147
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,399
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    777

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18848 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18848 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18848.

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
    223
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    486
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    564
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    483
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    347
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    276
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    245
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    61
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    194
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    136
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18848 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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