ZIP Code 18081 in Springtown, PA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Springtown, Pennsylvania
County:Bucks County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:36:36 PM
Population:316 [See All]
Area Codes:484 / 610 / 835
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.5559, -75.2882
Land Area:0.512 sq mi
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18081 Springtown, PA - Rural Bucks County

ZIP Code 18081, Springtown

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationBucks County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population316
Households129
PO Boxes160 Regional Hub (124%)
Median Age45.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 18055
Key Facts
  • This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning PO Boxes are the required mail delivery method for most addresses
  • The post office maintains 160 PO Boxes for 129 households, with the 1.24 adoption rate indicating service to surrounding areas beyond the immediate community
  • Despite the PO Box Only classification, limited street delivery exists along Route 212 with 32 addresses using multi-unit designators
  • Springtown is a point location within the larger ZIP 18055 service area, not a standalone geographic territory
  • With a median household income of $113,681 and 88% homeownership, this is an affluent, stable rural community
  • Nearly half the housing stock dates to before 1939, showing the area's established character

Community Overview

Springtown is a small rural community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, classified as a PO Box Only Zone. The post office serves 316 residents across 129 households, maintaining 160 PO Boxes. With 1.24 boxes per household, the post office serves the immediate area plus surrounding residents who rely on Springtown for mail access.

Postal Services and Delivery Pattern

Despite the PO Box Only designation, limited street delivery exists along Route 212, where 32 addresses include multi-unit designators. This mixed pattern isn't unusual. The PO Box classification dates to before October 2004 and hasn't changed, even as some carrier routes were added. Most residents still use PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.

Springtown sits within the larger ZIP 18055 service area. It's an established community with older housing stock. Census data shows 62 homes built before 1939, nearly half the total housing units. The median age of 45.5 years and 88% homeownership rate (114 of 129 occupied homes) indicate a stable, settled population.

Local Character

With a median household income of $113,681, Springtown is an affluent rural enclave. Only 19.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, suggesting working professionals and tradespeople rather than white-collar executives. The community supports 10 business establishments employing 46 people locally.

Mailing Information

For reliable mail delivery to Springtown, use a PO Box address:

[Name]
PO Box [Number]
Springtown, PA 18081

Limited street delivery is available along Route 212 for specific addresses.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Route Nature Names

Very limited street network with most addresses concentrated on Route 212.

Nearby Areas

Ehrhart's Mill Complex Historic District Applebutter Road Historic District Freemansburg Historic District Center Valley Historic District South Bethlehem Downtown Historic District
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 18081 has 316 residents and 129 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.3% male and 43.7% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.6%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:316Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:85Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:617.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:129Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.76Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--45127427020713518120415525115916212028285
Decennial Census357------------------316--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.5

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 55.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male511111414681975511141781076
Female71222225408241124951209
Total122313361611121915792238261322715
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:29999.01%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*10.33%
Asian:20.66%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:302100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17856.33%41.2 years
Females:13843.67%55.5 years
Total:316100%45.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:85100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:85100%
Total Native Population:85100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $45,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,894. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.0%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.3%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$45,250$46,763$45,068$33,415$31,328$34,219$34,425$40,462$43,894$44,365$0$0$113,681$0
Median Family Income$46,083$55,481$45,507$33,780$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$2,499$2,499$0$0$0$40,703$40,689$40,897$43,317$44,078$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$71,615$121,518$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$29,067$29,080$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5160.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:3440.00%
Total:85100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1835.29%
Service:1529.41%
Sales and Office:1835.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:51100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $341,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $324,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$341,400$286,500$105,100$19,400$0$0$0$247,500$324,200$221,900$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:15100.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:15100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1854.55%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:1545.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:33100%

Occupied Housing Units:33100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:33100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:33100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:33100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 53.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 36.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1623.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:1522.39%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:1826.87%
Graduate or professional degree:1826.87%
Total:67100%
High school or higher:5176.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3653.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5452.43%
Public Insurance:1817.48%
No Insurance:3130.10%
Total:103100%
Has Health Insurance:7269.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):18100.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:18100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):18100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18081 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 45 people with an annual payroll of $2,120,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:652Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$516,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,120,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:45Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18081 is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,965,343 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 18081, and is subdivided into the Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA division. It covers 0.512 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:37980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA (CBSA Div 33874)Source: Census
CBSA Population:5,965,343Source: Census
MSA:Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
Land Area:0.512 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.004 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:77.91 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18083 | | 18080

Schools in ZIP Code 18081


We could not locate which school district 18081 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Springfield El Sch 1950 Route 212
Quakertown, PA 18951
District: Palisades School DistrictNearby
Saucon Valley Shs 2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
District: Saucon Valley School DistrictNearby
Saucon Valley Ms 2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
District: Saucon Valley School DistrictNearby
Saucon Valley El Sch 2085 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
District: Saucon Valley School DistrictNearby
Palisades Ms 4710 Durham Rd
Kintnersville, PA 18930
District: Palisades School DistrictNearby
Holy Infancy School 551 Thomas St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael The Archangel School 4121 Old Bethlehem Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael The Archangel School 4121 Old Bethlehem Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18081


Desales University 2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Type: Post Secondary
Lehigh University 27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034-8447
Type: Post Secondary
Lehigh Valley Barber School 1517b Irene Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018-3906
Type: Post Secondary
St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing 801 Ostrum Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Type: Post Secondary
International Institute For Restorative Practices 531 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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