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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18853

Bradford County

Typical home value

$232,134[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.6%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.3%
vs metro
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 18853 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18853 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 18853 is worth $232,134. Over the past year, values have risen 5.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,424[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bradford County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
4,028[3]
Median household income
$67,250[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bradford County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-75[5]
Moved in
1,015
Moved out
1,090

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Wyalusing Valley El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Wyalusing Area SD

    647 students

  • Wyalusing Valley JSHS

    High · Grades 7–12 · Wyalusing Area SD

    579 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,174
Loan principal$185,707
Down payment$46,427
Total interest paid$236,860

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,568
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18853?
The typical home in 18853 is worth $232,134, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18853?
Home values in 18853 are up 5.6% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18853?
The effective property tax rate in 18853 is 1.0% — roughly $2,424 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18853?
ZIP code 18853 has a population of 4,028 and a median household income of $67,250.

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