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ZIP Code 18640

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,418

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 — 18640

What is the median household income in 18640?
The median household income in 18640 is $57,358 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 18640?
The poverty rate in 18640 is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 18640?
$135,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 18640?
The median gross rent in 18640 is $890 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 18640 residents have a college degree?
25.2% of adults in 18640 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,418
Median Income
$57,358
Median Home Value
$135,200
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,940 (+21%) Home Value: +$11,900 (+9.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.7 pp (-5.6%) Bachelor's+: +5.7 pp (+29.2%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-21.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,418
Median Age 41.0
Female 53.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.9% White (non-Hisp.) 84.8% Black 5.9% Asian 0.9% Two or More 5.4% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.4%
Chinese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.1%
Mexican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,358 ±$8,613
Per Capita Income $81,914
Median Family Income $76,169
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Child Poverty Rate 21.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
10.1%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
18.3%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
4.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,036
Owner-Occupied 57.6%
Renter-Occupied 42.4%
Vacancy Rate 8.7%
Median Home Value $135,200
Median Gross Rent $890
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.8%
$50–100k
23.3%
$100–200k
25.8%
$200–300k
14.2%
$300–500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.8%
$500–1k
39.3%
$1–1.5k
33.6%
$1.5–2k
6.1%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.9%
1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
15.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.7%
Single-fam. att.
13.9%
2–4 units
8.4%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
7.6%
Mobile home
6.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.8%
1940–1969
9.0%
1970–1999
13.6%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
4.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.2%
Graduate Degree 9.1%
Some College / Associate 18.1%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 9.6%
Self-Employed 4.2%
Government Workers 11.2%
Private For-Profit 84.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.0%
Retail
15.4%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Prof. Services
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Wholesale
6.1%
Finance
5.4%
Transportation
5.1%
Construction
5.0%
Public Admin
3.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
33.4%
Sales
22.9%
Production
17.4%
Food Prep
17.3%
Construction
9.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.4 min
Drove Alone 74.4%
Carpool 11.6%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 9.6%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,337
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 33.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
19.1%
35–44
8.8%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
11.0%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.1% 65 and over: 20.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.1%
Naturalized Citizen 50.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
43.5%
Europe
26.2%
Asia
17.7%
Africa
9.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.2%
With a Disability 18.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.9%
Uninsured 5.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.0%
Has a Computer 90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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