18944 ZIP Code — Perkasie, PA
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18944 is located in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. It covers approximately 45.44 square miles and serves a population of 27,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 215/267/445.
About ZIP code 18944
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $379,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $125,504. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,635
population
45.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18944 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18944
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Perkasie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18917 Dublin (2.2 mi)
18923 Fountainville (4.6 mi)
18960 Sellersville (5.1 mi)
18927 Hilltown (5.4 mi)
18942 Ottsville (6.4 mi)
18951 Quakertown (6.5 mi)
18947 Pipersville (6.6 mi)
18902 Doylestown (7.1 mi)
18932 Line Lexington (7.3 mi)
18901 Doylestown (7.6 mi)
18914 Chalfont (7.7 mi)
18955 Richlandtown (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,635 |
| Population density | 608 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3960 |
| Longitude | -75.2319 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 215/267/445 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.0% | 25.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.0% | 31.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 16.8% | 15.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
27,635
Population
608
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$125,504
Median household income
$53,001
Per capita income
$379,600
Median home value
$1,318
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,474
Housing units
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
539
Under 5
491
771
5–9
702
1,001
10–14
911
882
15–19
803
1,353
20–24
1,232
1,611
25–34
1,466
1,752
35–44
1,594
2,066
45–54
1,880
1,265
55–59
1,152
903
60–64
822
1,337
65–74
1,217
809
75–84
736
178
85+
162
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,423 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,212 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,439 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,458 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,304 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,115 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 343 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 267 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 247 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.0% | 25.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.0% | 31.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 16.8% | 15.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
10.0%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k+
23.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 23.8% |
| Median income | $125,504 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
22.8%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,318 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.6% |
| Electricity | 29.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.1% |
| Fuel oil | 26.1% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,437 | 64.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 513 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,265 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,698 | 17.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,193 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,923 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 26.1% |
| Married | 59.6% | 59.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 366 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 407 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,568 | 38.8% |
| High school | 1,468 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,814 | 27.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Professional & management
11.7%
Retail trade
11.5%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Construction
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.3% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.7% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.3%
Under 18 years
3.6%
18 and over
3.2%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
4.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 73.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,224 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 22.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.9% |
| Public insurance | 23.6% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,605 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 243 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 179 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,810 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,615 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,589 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 195 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 825 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 618 | 74.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,196 | 22.4% |
| French | 3,421 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 1,692 | 6.1% |
| English | 377 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 204 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 175 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 125 | 0.5% |
| German | 98 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18944
What city is ZIP code 18944 in?
ZIP code 18944 is primarily assigned to Perkasie, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18944 in?
ZIP code 18944 falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 18944 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 18944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18944?
The median household income in ZIP code 18944 is $125,504, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18944?
The median home value in ZIP code 18944 is $379,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 18944?
ZIP code 18944 has an estimated population of 27,635 residents, with a density of 608 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 18944 in?
ZIP code 18944 observes the EST timezone.