Housing data for Plumstead Township, PA
Plumstead Township, PA has an estimated 14,154 residents and 5,379 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Bucks County.
9.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,222 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+1.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 14,154 (±20)
- Housing units
- 5,379 (±238)
- Households that rent
- 9.9%
- Median gross rent
- $2,222
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +1.2%
What stands out in Plumstead Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.5% (±0.9 points) in Plumstead Township, lower than in Bucks County (13.8%).
Households that rent: 9.9% (±2.3 points) in Plumstead Township, lower than in Bucks County (22.2%).
Median gross rent: $2,222 (±$154) in Plumstead Township, higher than in Bucks County ($1,605).
Homes built before 1980: 24.0% (±4.5 points) in Plumstead Township, lower than in Bucks County (57.6%).
- Types of homes in Plumstead Township
- Renters and owners in Plumstead Township
- Median rent in Plumstead Township
- Age of homes in Plumstead Township
Housing in Plumstead Township at a glance
- Median rent: $2,222 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,092 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 39.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 9.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $138,259 median household income
- Home values: $572,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,846 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,555 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 85.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 24.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.4% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 39.6% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +1.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 13.8% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,790 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 18923)
Plumstead Township against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Plumstead Township | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 14,154 (±20) | 647,461 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 5,379 (±238) | 257,260 (±158) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 9.9% (±2.3 points) | 22.2% (±0.6 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,222 (±$154) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $138,259 (±$10,175) | $114,764 (±$2,067) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $572,900 (±$33,811) | $445,700 (±$3,616) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,555 (±$443) | $5,826 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 24.0% (±4.5 points) | 57.6% (±1.1 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) | 29.0 minutes (±0.4) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.3% (±1.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.6 years (±3.2) | 44.2 years (±0.1) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Plumstead Township covers 27.2 square miles of land, about 521 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Plumstead Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 13,980 (±21) | 14,154 (±20) | +1.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 5,337 (±208) | 5,379 (±238) | +0.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,547 (±$175) | $2,222 (±$154) | +43.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $421,100 (±$16,836) | $572,900 (±$33,811) | +36.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $115,428 (±$8,981) | $138,259 (±$10,175) | +19.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,411 (±$136) | $2,846 (±$210) | +18.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,663 (±$374) | $6,555 (±$443) | +15.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.5% (±3.0 points) | 9.9% (±2.3 points) | −1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% (±9.2 points) | 5.4% (±8.5 points) | −3.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Plumstead Township
In 2025, the Plumstead Township Police Department reported 28 violent and 429 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Bucks County, the departments that report recorded 72 violent and 838 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Plumstead Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18923 | 52% | 984 | $2,253 | $445,500 | $79,722 |
| 18947 | 47% | 6,477 | $1,927 | $615,000 | $140,783 |
| 18902 | 42% | 22,898 | $2,125 | $668,200 | $161,267 |
| 18950 | 18% | 262 | — | — | $225,795 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Plumstead Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 4.8 mi | $1,440 | $395,800 | 36.1% |
| Bedminster Township | 4.8 mi | $2,015 | $575,000 | 20.3% |
| Doylestown | 4.8 mi | $1,791 | $527,700 | 53.0% |
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | 5.4 mi | $1,373 | $708,100 | 6.4% |
| Solebury Township | 5.7 mi | $2,467 | $788,700 | 7.2% |
| Doylestown Township | 6.1 mi | $2,249 | $625,200 | 19.8% |
| New Britain | 6.7 mi | $2,145 | $407,000 | 19.6% |
| Tinicum Township (Bucks County) | 7.1 mi | $1,468 | $613,600 | 10.4% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Plumstead Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township (Butler County) | $1,984 | $504,600 | $150,173 | 9.6% |
| Franklin Township (Chester County) | $1,904 | $489,100 | $144,403 | 6.0% |
| Warwick Township (Bucks County) | $1,868 | $569,000 | $155,351 | 4.5% |
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | $2,076 | $473,400 | $134,074 | 10.6% |
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | $2,099 | $564,400 | $147,617 | 15.5% |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | $2,685 | $422,100 | $123,476 | 8.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Plumstead Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Plumstead Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $122,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The figures for Plumstead Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Plumsteadville.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plumstead Township
What is the average rent in Plumstead Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Plumstead Township is $2,222 (±$154) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Plumstead Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Plumstead Township, PA is $1,167 (±$274) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Plumstead Township rent-burdened?
39.2% of renting households in Plumstead Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Plumstead Township?
Plumstead Township has an estimated 510 (±115) renting households, 9.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Plumstead Township?
The median household income in Plumstead Township is $138,259 (±$10,175) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Plumstead Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $572,900 (±$33,811) for owner-occupied homes in Plumstead Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Plumstead Township growing?
In Plumstead Township, the number of residents went from 13,980 in 2015–2019 to 14,154 in 2020–2024 (+1.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Plumstead Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Plumstead Township are 18923, 18947, 18902, 18950.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 18923?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18923 is $2,253 (±$80) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Plumstead Township Police Department (ORI PA0094300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Plumstead township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:61616, in state:42 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .