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ZIP Code 18509

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,268

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 18509

What is the median household income in 18509?
The median household income in 18509 is $52,206 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 18509?
The poverty rate in 18509 is 14.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 18509?
$176,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 18509?
The median gross rent in 18509 is $991 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 18509 residents have a college degree?
28.5% of adults in 18509 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,268
Median Income
$52,206
Median Home Value
$176,300
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$1,550 (+3.1%) Home Value: +$47,100 (+36.5%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+1.4%) Bachelor's+: -0.4 pp (-1.4%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+29.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,268
Median Age 38.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.0% White (non-Hisp.) 77.3% Black 8.5% Asian 1.4% Two or More 5.4% Other 4.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.1%
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.7%
Mexican
1.8%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,206 ±$9,274
Per Capita Income $76,260
Median Family Income $78,801
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Child Poverty Rate 22.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.0%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
16.6%
$50–75k
13.0%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
14.4%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
6.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,017
Owner-Occupied 47.0%
Renter-Occupied 53.0%
Vacancy Rate 13.5%
Median Home Value $176,300
Median Gross Rent $991
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.4%
$50–100k
18.4%
$100–200k
16.5%
$200–300k
25.1%
$300–500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.0%
$500–1k
42.4%
$1–1.5k
37.1%
$1.5–2k
10.3%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.4%
1 vehicle
50.4%
2 vehicles
25.5%
3+
13.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
42.4%
Single-fam. att.
11.1%
2–4 units
17.1%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
7.4%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
56.1%
1940–1969
5.6%
1970–1999
4.6%
2000–2009
1.2%
2010+
5.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.5%
Graduate Degree 13.6%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 2.9%
Government Workers 13.9%
Private For-Profit 83.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.0%
Arts/Entmt.
13.0%
Retail
10.8%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Finance
6.6%
Public Admin
6.1%
Transportation
5.5%
Construction
4.8%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.3%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
31.7%
Food Prep
27.1%
Sales
20.9%
Production
12.9%
Construction
7.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.6 min
Drove Alone 75.8%
Carpool 10.1%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 4.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,206
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 30.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
8.6%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 18.8% Working age (18–64): 81.2% 65 and over: 17.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.9%
Naturalized Citizen 50.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
46.0%
Asia
29.0%
Europe
19.8%
Africa
2.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.2%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.0%
Has a Computer 91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 76.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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