Great Bend borough, PA

ZIP 18821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Great Bend borough, PA (18821)

Median Income

$59,545

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+48

Wealth inflow

Population

1,046

Unemployment

8.3%

4.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 48 for ZIP 18821 (Great Bend borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.3%+124% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-89% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-4% vs US avg

Establishments

147

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.0%
Construction10.4%
Manufacturing23.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities9.3%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management3.6%
Education, health care, social16.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration1.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 18821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 13.1%, median income fell 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 5.1%.

Median Income

$59,545

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate