| ZIP Code | 18850 |
|---|---|
| City | Ulster |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Bradford County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,469 ft |
| Latitude | 41.871983 |
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| Longitude | -76.472515 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 24.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 719 (54%) |
| Some College | 179 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 92 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 138 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 184 (13.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,313 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $183,300 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $968/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 975 |
| Vacant Units | 166 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 975 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 166 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 18850 is located in Ulster, Pennsylvania, within Bradford County. With a population of 1,964, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.8 years. Economically, 18850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,313 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18850 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $968 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 18850 is primarily White (94.45%). Residents are less-educated — 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18850 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 18850 in Ulster, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,964 residents, a median household income of $70,313, and a median home value of $183,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.