18603 ZIP Code
Berwick, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18603 |
| City/Town: | Berwick |
| County: | Columbia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,147 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,309 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,779 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,442 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,200 |
| Land Area: | 53.4 sq miles
138.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0829, -76.2479 |
Population Information (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,147 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,295 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,852 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 859 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 616 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,215 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 869 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,390 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,235 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,011 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,921 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,300 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,568 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,194 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,228 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 741 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $742 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,442 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,434 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,008 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,196 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,238 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,198 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 447 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 993 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,365 | 44.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,171 | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,331 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,150 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 741 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,309 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,802 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,979 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,779 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,797 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,329 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 468 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,500 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,049 | 86.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 993 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 287 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,756 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 547 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 53 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 51 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 666 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 479 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 867 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 619 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 155 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 448 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 362 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 840 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 691 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,312 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,845 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,042 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,247 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 266 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 381 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,477 | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 506 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 444 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 806 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 526 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,106 | 22.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 156 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,222 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 628 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 65 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 450 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 367 | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,227 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 681 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 479 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 304 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,301 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,224 | 69.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,926 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 652 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,070 | 72.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,218 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,326 | 27.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 414 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 234 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,013 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,603 | 69.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 550 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 544 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 506 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 132 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 410 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 677 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 205 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 266 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 472 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,100 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,947 | 20.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 840 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,149 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 724 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,734 | 29.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 117 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 815 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,226 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,669 | 49.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,226 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 389 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,344 | 39.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 488 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,444 | 29.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,799 | 21.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 147 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 124 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 739 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,611 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,349 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,735 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 278 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 849 | 13.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,901 | 30.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,214 | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,230 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 454 | 7.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 262 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,325 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $530 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $742 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,434 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,727 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 864 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,712 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,997 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,964 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,944 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,062 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,639 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,930 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 363 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 947 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,153 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,162 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 139 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 118 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,401 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 812 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 692 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,965 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,430 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,953 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,423 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 229 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,853 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,341 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,290 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,630 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 795 | 48.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 830 | 50.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 105 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,758 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 27 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 389 | 1440.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 389 | 1440.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 389 | 1440.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 188.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 289 | 1070.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,288 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,845 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 443 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 239 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 149 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 55 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,434 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,498 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
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