18942 ZIP Code — Ottsville, PA

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18942 is located in Ottsville, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. It covers approximately 20.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,607 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445/610.

About ZIP code 18942

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 $483,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,122. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18942 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,607

population

20.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ottsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18947 Pipersville (3.4 mi) 18920 Erwinna (3.7 mi) 18972 Upper Black Eddy (4.6 mi) 18930 Kintnersville (5.5 mi) 18944 Perkasie (6.4 mi) 18917 Dublin (7.1 mi) 18077 Riegelsville (7.7 mi) 08825 Frenchtown (8.1 mi) 18955 Richlandtown (8.2 mi) 08848 Milford (8.5 mi) 18923 Fountainville (8.5 mi) 18913 Carversville (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,607
Population density	129 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	20.27 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	40.4708
Longitude	-75.1608
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	215/267/445/610

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	25.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	31.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.3%	15.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,607

Population

129

People per sq mi

60.0

Median age

$101,122

Median household income

$51,363

Per capita income

$483,800

Median home value

$1,108

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,017

Housing units

38.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

152

25–34

117

35–44

136

45–54

105

178

55–59

137

174

60–64

133

417

65–74

320

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	212	8.1%
18 and over	2,395	91.9%
65 and over	999	38.3%
Median age	60.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Other race 5.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,352	83.3%
Hispanic or Latino	217	7.7%
Other race	165	5.8%
Two or more races	83	2.9%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	25.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	31.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.3%	15.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 29.5%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	29.5%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$101,122

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 34.5%

$500k–$1M 36.9%

$1M+ 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$483,800
Median rent / month	$1,108
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	30.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	52.4%
Wood	12.0%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	720	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	215	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	97	9.0%
Households with children under 18	135	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	538	49.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	19.5%
Married	64.1%	67.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	6.0%
Divorced	5.6%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 26.5%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	38.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	108	32.7%
High school	72	21.8%
College / grad school	137	41.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.7%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Professional & management 13.0%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Retail trade 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.5%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	19.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	75.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,586	99.2%
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)	2,559	98.2%
Born in same state	2,367	90.8%
Born in different state	1,784	68.4%
Foreign born	192	7.4%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.8%
Not a US citizen	46	95.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	521	20%
French	316	12.1%
Irish	84	3.2%
Arab	64	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	43	1.6%
English	28	1.1%
Dutch	18	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18942

What city is ZIP code 18942 in?

ZIP code 18942 is primarily assigned to Ottsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18942 in?

ZIP code 18942 falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18942 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 18942 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18942 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 18942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18942 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 18942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18942 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 18942 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18942 in?

ZIP code 18942 observes the EST timezone.