| City: | Silverdale, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Bucks County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:25 PM |
| Population: | 323 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 215 / 267 / 445 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3474, -75.2702 |
| Land Area: | 0.147 sq mi |
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Silverdale is a small unincorporated community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a compact postal address area serving 323 residents across 129 households, with all addresses clustered along a few streets near the post office. The ZIP boundary itself has no defined territory. Silverdale functions as a point location enclosed within the larger 18944 ZIP code area.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery infrastructure here. The post office maintains 191 PO Boxes to serve 129 local households, creating an adoption rate of 1.48. That means PO Boxes serve not just Silverdale's immediate residents but also people from surrounding rural areas in northern Bucks County who rely on this post office as their mail access point.
Mail delivery happens through a mix of city carrier routes (serving 40 addresses) and rural routes (4 addresses), but all addresses use PO Box format. Most delivery points are along East Main Street, which has 40 ZIP+4 records and includes some multi-unit addresses. The post office also serves 61 business delivery points and 23 business establishments employing 135 people, indicating some commercial activity despite the small residential base.
Silverdale has an older, established character. The median age is 55.1 years. Nearly all residents (97%) were born in the United States, and 92% of households own their homes (119 of 129 occupied units). Median home values of $345,700 and median household income of $91,464 indicate a comfortable, working-class to middle-class community. About 26% of workers work from home, suggesting a mix of retirees and remote professionals.
All mail to Silverdale must use a PO Box address:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Silverdale, PA 18962Street addressing is not available for carrier delivery in this ZIP code.
Nearly all delivery points cluster along East Main Street, with only minimal presence on four other streets.
ZIP Code 18962 has 323 residents and 129 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 55.1 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (96.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 323Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 531Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,197.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,536Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 129Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $434,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 397 | 492 | 602 | 563 | 555 | 552 | 411 | 332 | 331 | 361 | 329 | 369 | 450 | 531 |
| Decennial Census | 515 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 323 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.1
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 55.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Female | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 10 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 38 | 53 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 13 |
| White: | 313 | 95.14% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 3.95% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.91% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 329 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 161 | 49.85% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 162 | 50.15% | 55.6 years |
| Total: | 323 | 100% | 55.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 531 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 531 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 531 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $94,536, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $28,520 (43.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,130. Family households earn a median of $103,125 versus $41,406 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,719). By gender, male median income is $64,773 and female is $60,560, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,213 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.7%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,016 | $79,250 | $64,712 | $82,019 | $79,375 | $62,143 | $65,375 | $80,417 | $76,406 | $78,194 | $81,602 | $90,833 | $91,464 | $94,536 |
| Median Family Income | $93,611 | $101,250 | $102,875 | $104,821 | $99,167 | $82,045 | $79,464 | $81,042 | $76,563 | $78,935 | $81,602 | $90,833 | $92,250 | $103,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,083 | $21,250 | $31,250 | $27,500 | $37,841 | $39,444 | $50,500 | $67,750 | $68,542 | $56,667 | $0 | $0 | $41,667 | $41,406 |
| Median Male Income | $65,833 | $68,636 | $66,071 | $66,429 | $61,458 | $54,464 | $52,596 | $54,444 | $56,071 | $56,250 | $51,705 | $79,792 | $61,528 | $64,773 |
| Median Female Income | $41,364 | $42,857 | $31,058 | $27,969 | $42,917 | $44,107 | $40,000 | $48,542 | $49,792 | $51,300 | $51,515 | $56,295 | $58,482 | $60,560 |
| Employed: | 247 | 62.37% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 3.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 136 | 34.34% |
| Total: | 396 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 103 | 41.70% |
| Service: | 17 | 6.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 32 | 12.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 5.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 82 | 33.20% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 247 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $434,800, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $150,700 (53.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $738 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,125. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.24% (66.11% with a mortgage, 33.89% free-and-clear) and renters 5.76% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $284,100 | $269,200 | $269,600 | $284,100 | $281,100 | $270,000 | $277,300 | $289,100 | $303,600 | $305,200 | $301,400 | $334,100 | $345,700 | $434,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 72.73% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 27.27% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $738 | $850 | $967 | $1,072 | $1,108 | $1,063 | $1,072 | $1,100 | $1,125 | $1,175 | $681 | $1,094 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 119 | 62.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 61 | 31.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 5.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 191 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 183 | 95.81% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 4.19% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 191 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.20%). College enrollment is 1.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 2.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 144 | 37.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 38 | 9.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 59 | 15.36% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 64 | 16.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 69 | 17.97% |
| Total: | 384 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 374 | 97.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 133 | 34.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 340 | 57.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 253 | 42.66% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 593 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 593 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 28 | 27.45% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 10.78% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 41 | 40.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 19.61% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 1.96% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 39 | 38.24% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 72 | 70.59% |
ZIP Code 18962 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 23 business establishments, employing about 141 people with an annual payroll of $7,697,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,513Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 23Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,722,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,697,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 141Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18962 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 18962, and is subdivided into the Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA division. It covers 0.147 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.147 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4270744Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Silverdale borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18962 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.
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 February 1, 2026.