18901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18901 is a zip code in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which covers Doylestown, Doylestown, New Britain, New Britain, and Plumstead, with a total population of 27,996 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 18901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18901.

The estimated population of people living in 18901 is 27,996, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,996
+0.43%
+2.38%
2020
27,875
+0.09%
-
2019
27,851
+1.39%
-
2018
27,469
+0.45%
-
2017
27,345
 - -

Population of 18901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18901 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
88.7%
90.6%
 -2.10%
Black/African American
1.9%
2.2%
 -13.64%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
4%
 -30.00%
Asian
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
1.5%
 +160.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18901 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 18901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 +1.83% 43.2 -0.46% 46.2 +4.29%
2020 43.8 -4.58% 43.4 -2.03% 44.3 -5.94%
2019 45.9 +1.77% 44.3 +3.26% 47.1 -0.84%
2018 45.1 0% 42.9 0% 47.5 +0.42%
2017 45.1 - 42.9 - 47.3 -

The median age of the 18901 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 18901 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 1,160 +6.32% 1,088 +12.58% 1,182 1,225
10 to 19 1,746 +19.37% 1,794 +19.58% 2,109 2,156
20 to 29 2,047 -18.31% 1,632 -9.41% 1,685 1,446
30 to 39 1,274 +15.99% 1,174 +14.16% 1,479 1,348
40 to 49 1,996 -6.34% 1,760 -3.68% 1,859 1,696
50 to 59 2,124 +3.38% 2,192 -15.9% 2,172 1,862
60 to 69 1,541 +6.02% 1,681 +23.11% 1,615 2,082
70+ 1,595 +15.21% 2,541 -11.43% 1,830 2,250

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18901 zip code is $107,988.00.

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 18901.

  • Under 25
    $36,103.00
  • 25 to 44
    $124,267.00
  • 45 to 64
    $162,804.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,593.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18901 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 18901, 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 18901 is currently $140,564.00.

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.

22.65% of households in 18901 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 18901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18901 is $54,739.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18901 by the total population of 18901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18901 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
    24.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18901 zip over the age of 16 is 23,411.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% 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 18901 is 57.70%.

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 18901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,087 35.90% 11.50%
20 to 24 years 1,869 67.80% 1.00%
25 to 29 years 1,262 75.50% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 1,397 83.80% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 2,871 83.20% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 4,075 80.70% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 2,073 80.00% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,759 69.60% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,462 27.60% 7.30%
75 years and over 2,556 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18901. 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 21,438 59.80% 2.60%
Black or African American 582 25.90% 11.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 46.90% 0.00%
Asian 578 50.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 144 43.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 637 84.60% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 583 56.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,120 59.70% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18901 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 18901 is 13,497, with median earnings of $56,992.00.

Women in 18901 are earning approximately 55.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,497 $56,992.00
Male 7,298 $77,568.00
Female 6,199 $42,633.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18901 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 2,614 $115,000.00
Business and Financial 1,316 $75,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 437 $79,955.00
Architecture and Engineering 184 $110,682.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 260 $100,139.00
Community and Social Service 218 $47,045.00
Legal 401 $200,910.00
Educational and Library 966 $61,324.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 283 $34,732.00
Healthcare Practitioners 822 $66,711.00
Healthcare Support 144 $35,729.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 156 $45,667.00
Law Enforcement 91 $97,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 767 $11,239.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 446 $34,643.00
Personal Care and Service 369 $14,028.00
Sales 1,477 $62,200.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,261 $37,736.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 471 $55,685.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 111 $42,969.00
Production 203 $60,324.00
Transportation and Material Moving 151 $21,941.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18901 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 18901.

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 1,812 $151,300.00 802 $88,585.00
Business and Financial 785 $85,074.00 531 $59,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $79,866.00 108 $82,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 159 $106,719.00 25 $136,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 69 $76,477.00 191 $100,764.00
Community and Social Service 73 $37,361.00 145 $47,917.00
Legal 321 $201,109.00 80 $30,938.00
Educational and Library 336 $77,222.00 630 $44,539.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 173 $42,625.00 110 $28,077.00
Healthcare Practitioners 188 $110,592.00 634 $65,461.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 144 $35,729.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 119 $47,083.00 37 $6,683.00
Law Enforcement 69 $122,917.00 22 $22,115.00
Food Preparation and Serving 231 $11,471.00 536 $10,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 371 $40,205.00 75 $18,542.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $2,499.00 309 $20,074.00
Sales 811 $98,520.00 666 $48,558.00
Office and Administrative Support 251 $44,306.00 1,010 $32,308.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 450 $55,893.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 111 $42,969.00 0 $0.00
Production 162 $62,222.00 41 $11,369.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $25,313.00 42 $16,786.00

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 10,681 households in 18901, with an average household size of 2.37 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 6,892 families living in the 18901 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 18901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,796 420 676 3,789
Average Household Size 3.09 2.4 3.03 1.17
Total Families 5,796 420 676 0
Average Household Size 3.08 2.12 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 6,892 families living in 18901, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18901:

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 11,219 housing units in 18901.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,681 95.20%
Vacant 538 4.80%

26.05% of the total 11,219 housing units in 18901 are rental units. This is approximately 2,923 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,635 are occupied by the owner - or 68.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18901 is $1,544.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18901 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
    123
  • Less than $500
    238
  • $500 to $999
    231
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    902
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,021
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    409
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    62
  • $3,000 or more
    60

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18901 is $462,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    237
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    78
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    182
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    874
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,944
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,929
  • $1,000,000 or more
    328

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,710
  • 1940 to 1949
    304
  • 1950 to 1959
    972
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,826
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,266
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,685
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,781
  • 2000 to 2009
    422
  • 2010 to 2013
    228
  • 2014 or later
    25

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 18901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    852
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,945
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,938
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,946

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18901 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18901.

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
    420
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,681
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,556
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    997
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    531
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,336
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    206
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    388
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,050
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    951
  • 90 or more minutes
    371

Summary

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