18850 ZIP Code — Ulster, PA

Bradford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18850 is located in Ulster, Pennsylvania, within Bradford County. It covers approximately 62.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18850

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 $167,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,583. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18850 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,914
population
62.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18850 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18850

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City Status
Ulster Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
18831 Milan (4 mi) 18810 Athens (4.9 mi) 18854 Wysox (6.8 mi) 18840 Sayre (8 mi) 18837 Rome (8.1 mi) 18817 East Smithfield (8.3 mi) 18848 Towanda (8.7 mi) 13812 Nichols (13.5 mi) 18853 Wyalusing (13.8 mi) 18832 Monroeton (14.1 mi) 18829 Le Raysville (14.2 mi) 18851 Warren Center (14.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,914
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 62.33 sq mi
Water area 1.33 sq mi
Latitude 41.8590
Longitude -76.4527
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 570
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.3% 47.5% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 34.9% 32.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.1% 16.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.0% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,914
Population
31
People per sq mi
47.3
Median age
$59,583
Median household income
$33,388
Per capita income
$167,600
Median home value
$937
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
835
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
56
Under 5
52
46
5–9
43
51
10–14
49
75
15–19
70
60
20–24
57
87
25–34
83
86
35–44
81
120
45–54
113
115
55–59
109
75
60–64
70
138
65–74
131
65
75–84
61
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839820.8%
18 and over1,51679.2%
65 and over41621.7%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%
Two or more races 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Asian 0.9%
Black or African American 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,80893.5%
Two or more races753.9%
Hispanic or Latino201%
Asian180.9%
Black or African American60.3%
Other race60.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.3% 47.5% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 34.9% 32.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.1% 16.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.0% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 11.0%
$35k–$50k 13.7%
$50k–$75k 15.3%
$75k–$100k 18.7%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k11.0%
$35k–$50k13.7%
$50k–$75k15.3%
$75k–$100k18.7%
$100k–$150k13.2%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%
$50k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
$150k–$200k 18.4%
$200k–$300k 22.4%
$300k–$500k 16.1%
$500k–$1M 1.8%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$167,600
Median rent / month$937
Owner occupied81.4%
Renter occupied18.6%
Vacant18.5%
Single-family detached73.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20197.1%
2000–20095.5%
1990–199912.1%
1980–198917.0%
1970–197913.7%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19598.5%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier28.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms24.1%
3 bedrooms44.3%
4 bedrooms14.9%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.2%
1 vehicle24.3%
2 vehicles47.4%
3 or more21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas15.3%
Electricity7.7%
Propane / LP gas16.6%
Fuel oil31.8%
Wood18.7%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family44855.9%
Cohabiting couple637.9%
Male householder, no spouse13216.5%
Female householder, no spouse15919.8%
Households with children under 1819223.9%
Households with seniors (65+)28835.9%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.5%21.3%
Married56.7%58.0%
Separated0.2%1.0%
Widowed0.7%10.3%
Divorced13.9%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 56.5%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 10.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.3%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool246.2%
Kindergarten123.1%
Elementary school16943.7%
High school12732.8%
College / grad school5514.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%
Manufacturing 17.3%
Transportation & utilities 11.7%
Retail trade 10.4%
Agriculture & mining 10.1%
Construction 9.8%
Other services 4.7%
Professional & management 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Public administration 2.3%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.3%
Service10.5%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation25.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.2%
Government11.5%
Self-employed13.9%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.6%
Carpool4.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.8%
Work from home11.4%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)31.0

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 16.1%
18 and over 9.0%
Married-couple families 5.1%
Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income26.4%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP12.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.5%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health15.6%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.7%
Visited dentist63.8%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss16.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans976.4%
Disability%
Any disability16.6%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years15.2%
65 and over30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.5%
Public insurance47.8%
No insurance5.4%
Uninsured under 191.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,80694.4%
Spanish140.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander140.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,87197.8%
Born in same state1,87197.8%
Born in different state1,45576.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen432.2%
Not a US citizen4195.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian24212.6%
French20910.9%
Arab1025.3%
English422.2%
AncestryCount%
German120.6%
Norwegian60.3%
Dutch60.3%
Polish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.9%
Internet access85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18850

What city is ZIP code 18850 in?

ZIP code 18850 is primarily assigned to Ulster, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18850 in?

ZIP code 18850 falls within Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18850?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 18850 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 18850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18850 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 18850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18850?

The median home value in ZIP code 18850 is $167,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 18850 in?

ZIP code 18850 observes the EST timezone.

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