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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18974

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

Typical home value

$494,807[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+74.2%
vs metro
+23.6%
vs state
+111.9%
ZIP 18974 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18974 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18974 is worth $494,807 — 23.6% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,308 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,308[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,005[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
43,122[3]
Median household income
$103,779[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • William Tennent HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Centennial SD

    1,764 students

  • McDonald El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Centennial SD

    808 students

  • Willow Dale El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Centennial SD

    716 students

  • Log College MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Centennial SD

    647 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$27,694

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$2,502
Loan principal$395,845
Down payment$98,961
Total interest paid$504,879

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 ratio1.48
Monthly cost to own$3,413
Monthly rent$2,308

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
44th percentile[1]
Rental yield
41st percentile[2]
Property tax
41st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18974?
The typical home in 18974 is worth $494,807, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18974?
Home values in 18974 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 18974?
A typical home in 18974 rents for about $2,308 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 18974?
The effective property tax rate in 18974 is 1.2% — roughly $6,005 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18974?
ZIP code 18974 has a population of 43,122 and a median household income of $103,779.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Westmont CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $496,999
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • West Grove, PA

    Typical home
    $492,168
    Gross yield
  • King of Prussia CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $497,871
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Marlton CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $498,007
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Kenilworth CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $498,475
    Gross yield
  • Conshohocken, PA

    Typical home
    $498,644
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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