Census ACS · Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 18102
ZIP code 18102 is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 51,315. The median household income is $40,681 and the median home value is $146,600.
51,315
Population
$40,681
Median Income
$146,600
Median Home Value
30.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.8% |
| Black | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.2% |
Male: 48.7% · Female: 51.3%
Economy & Income
$40,681
Median Household Income
$18,778
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$146,600
Median Home Value
$1,224
Median Rent
29.9%
Homeownership
Education
75.5%
High School+
11.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 18102 in Pennsylvania has a population of 51,315 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 18102 is $40,681. The per capita income is $18,778. The poverty rate is 23.9%.
ZIP code 18102 is located in Pennsylvania.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 18102 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 18102 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 17,208 people per square mile. ZIP 18102 is a ZIP code in Pennsylvania with a population of 51,315.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US ZIP codes: the median household earns just $40,681, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 23.9%, is among the steepest of comparable US ZIP codes and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $146,600, with typical rent around $1,224.
College attainment is 11.2%, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 18102: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.