Quakertown borough, PA

ZIP 18951 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Quakertown borough, PA (18951)

Median Income

$95,084

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,665

Wealth inflow

Population

36,556

Unemployment

6.7%

3.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,665 for ZIP 18951 (Quakertown 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

6.7%+80% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.7%-56% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.3%-38% vs US avg

1,015

Establishments

15,471

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.5%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing15.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation, utilities4.6%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.6%
Education, health care, social20.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.6%
Other services7.4%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 18951 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.5%, median income rose 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.6%.

Median Income

$95,084

+27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate