City

Bensalem, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bucks County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥57,079Population
💰$80,158Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$344,400Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.3%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 6.8%Asian: 13.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White63.3%
Hispanic13.4%
Black6.8%
Asian13.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma666 (1.7%)
HS Graduate12,635 (33.2%)
Some College4,718 (12.4%)
Associates4,258 (11.2%)
Bachelors3,642 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree12,161 (31.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College12.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.1%Renter: 41.9%Tenure
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,158 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$344,400 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,549/mo
Total Housing Units23,471
Vacant Units633

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Bensalem, PA

Bensalem is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bucks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 57,079 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Bensalem is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,158 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bensalem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $344,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,549 per month.

The population of Bensalem is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.29%).

Bensalem, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bensalem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19020 57,079 $80,158 $344,400 $1,549 4.4% 41.5% 58.1%