City

Great Bend, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Susquehanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,046Population
💰$59,545Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$164,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.1%
Asian2.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (2.3%)
HS Graduate369 (52.1%)
Some College50 (7.1%)
Associates59 (8.3%)
Bachelors75 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree139 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad52.1%
Some College7.1%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,545 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$164,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units502
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Great Bend, PA

Great Bend is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Susquehanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,046 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Great Bend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,545 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Great Bend is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Bend is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.73%).

Great Bend, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Great Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18821 1,046 $59,545 $164,600 $800 8.3% 30.2% 73.4%