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ZIP Code 18603

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,985

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 — 18603

What is the median household income in 18603?
The median household income in 18603 is $55,969 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 18603?
The poverty rate in 18603 is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 18603?
$164,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 18603?
The median gross rent in 18603 is $789 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 18603 residents have a college degree?
18.3% of adults in 18603 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,985
Median Income
$55,969
Median Home Value
$164,500
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,190 (+14.7%) Home Value: +$40,600 (+32.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+4.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.1 pp (+0.5%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-19%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,985
Median Age 47.0
Female 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% White (non-Hisp.) 90.5% Black 2.9% Asian 0.2% Two or More 3.3% Other 0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.1%
Puerto Rican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,969 ±$7,191
Per Capita Income $73,233
Median Family Income $70,730
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Child Poverty Rate 26.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
11.0%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
16.5%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
15.4%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,235
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
Vacancy Rate 9.7%
Median Home Value $164,500
Median Gross Rent $789
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.5%
$50–100k
14.7%
$100–200k
24.9%
$200–300k
21.7%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.2%
$500–1k
66.6%
$1–1.5k
20.8%
$1.5–2k
2.2%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
41.3%
3+
18.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.0%
Single-fam. att.
5.8%
2–4 units
6.2%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
4.4%
Mobile home
7.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.4%
1940–1969
8.2%
1970–1999
20.9%
2000–2009
3.3%
2010+
2.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.3%
Graduate Degree 5.2%
Some College / Associate 16.8%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 9.4%
Self-Employed 2.4%
Government Workers 10.1%
Private For-Profit 87.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Manufacturing
22.6%
Retail
13.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Transportation
7.0%
Finance
5.1%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Construction
4.1%
Public Admin
3.8%
Wholesale
1.1%
Agriculture
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
27.9%
Production
23.1%
Sales
21.4%
Food Prep
16.1%
Construction
11.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.4 min
Drove Alone 80.9%
Carpool 5.8%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 9.4%
Walked 3.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,336
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
15.4%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
11.5%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 17.5% Working age (18–64): 82.5% 65 and over: 21.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 74.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
55.0%
Europe
35.9%
Asia
9.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.2%
With a Disability 18.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.5%
Uninsured 4.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.5%
Has a Computer 91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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