18962 ZIP Code — Silverdale, PA

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18962 is located in Silverdale, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445.

About ZIP code 18962

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $334,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($90,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18962 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

369

population

0.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silverdale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	369
Population density	2,460 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	0.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3474
Longitude	-75.2702
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/267/445

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	25.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	31.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	15.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

369

Population

2,460

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$90,833

Median household income

$46,028

Per capita income

$334,100

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

112

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	29.0%
18 and over	262	71.0%
65 and over	69	18.7%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Two or more races 8.5%

Black or African American 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	312	82.5%
Two or more races	32	8.5%
Black or African American	15	4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.4%
Other race	7	1.9%
Asian	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	25.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.6%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	31.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	15.4%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 16.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	32.3%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	16.9%
Median income	$90,833

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 48.2%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$334,100
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	7.7%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	34.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.7%
Fuel oil	51.5%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	15	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	55	42.3%
Households with children under 18	57	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	40.0%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	25.6%
Married	78.6%	39.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	2.6%
Divorced	8.0%	32.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 7.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	15.6%
Kindergarten	7	10.9%
Elementary school	36	56.3%
High school	11	17.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Retail trade 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Construction 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	17.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	346	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	369	100.0%
Born in same state	369	100.0%
Born in different state	267	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	14.6%
French	26	7%
Arab	12	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	10	2.7%
German	4	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	96.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18962

What city is ZIP code 18962 in?

ZIP code 18962 is primarily assigned to Silverdale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18962 in?

ZIP code 18962 falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18962 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 18962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18962 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 18962 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18962?

The median home value in ZIP code 18962 is $334,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 18962?

ZIP code 18962 has an estimated population of 369 residents, with a density of 2,510 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18962 in?

ZIP code 18962 observes the EST timezone.