City

Towanda, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bradford County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,625Population
💰$57,391Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$178,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,786 (47.1%)
Some College614 (10.4%)
Associates614 (10.4%)
Bachelors458 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,366 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College10.4%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,391 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$178,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units4,470
Vacant Units784

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Towanda, PA

Towanda is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bradford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,625 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Towanda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,391 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Towanda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Towanda is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Towanda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18848 8,625 $57,391 $178,300 $883 4.1% 30.9% 68.9%