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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18947

Bucks County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$686,292[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+141.6%
vs metro
+71.5%
vs state
+193.9%
ZIP 18947 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18947 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18947 is worth $686,292 — 71.5% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,708[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
6,477[3]
Median household income
$140,783[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,375[5]
Moved in
13,613
Moved out
14,988

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Tinicum El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Palisades SD

    122 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$3,470
Loan principal$549,033
Down payment$137,258
Total interest paid$700,262

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$4,683
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
51st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18947?
The typical home in 18947 is worth $686,292, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18947?
Home values in 18947 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18947?
The effective property tax rate in 18947 is 1.1% — roughly $7,708 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18947?
ZIP code 18947 has a population of 6,477 and a median household income of $140,783.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chester Heights, PA

    Typical home
    $688,709
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Glenmoore CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $681,727
    Gross yield
  • Chester Heights, PA

    Typical home
    $693,826
    Gross yield
  • West Chester, PA

    Typical home
    $675,784
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Blue Bell CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $673,443
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Bala Cynwyd CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $672,890
    Gross yield
    3.9%

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