18509 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18509 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18509 is White. The current unemployment level in 18509 is 4.6%.
| Population | 13,697 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.18% |
| Population Density | 4,610 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,063 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,531 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $449,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.55% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 38.34% |
18509 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,916 | 80.39% |
| Black | 985 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,515 | 10.22% |
| Asian | 373 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 28 | 0.19% |
18509 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 189 | 40.91% |
| Black | 74 | 16.02% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 32.03% |
| Asian | 50 | 10.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.22% |
18509 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 551 | 6.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,599 | 20.05% |
| High School Diploma | 2,727 | 34.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 168 | 2.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 274 | 3.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,010 | 12.66% |
| Associates Degree | 508 | 6.37% |
| Masters Degree | 818 | 10.25% |
| Professional Degree | 247 | 3.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 75 | 0.94% |