The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18947 sells for about $708,989, or $259 per square foot.
Prices are up +3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,088 a month.
ZIP 18947 — Pipersville
The 18947 housing market is characterized by high median home values and low inventory, reflecting a stable but limited supply. Market conditions remain neutral as high price-to-rent ratios discourage investor activity while supporting long-term residential ownership. Data for specific metrics like months of supply and historical tax trends are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with access to larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 18947, Bucks County PA
The area is served by local public school districts in Bucks County, generally characterized by stable performance ratings.
The area maintains a rural-suburban character with limited large-scale commercial development, focusing on residential preservation.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in the Philadelphia metro area or nearby Doylestown.
The area features access to local parks, rural trails, and proximity to the Delaware River for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is limited with low inventory and high price-to-rent ratios, making it challenging for investors seeking immediate cash flow.
The local economy is primarily residential with proximity to regional employment hubs in Bucks County and the Philadelphia metro area.
Parcels are subject to local school district and municipal tax levies typical of Bucks County.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Crayola Experience4.219 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.6 mi
- K1 Speed Horsham4.516.7 mi
- Newtown Athletic Club4.217.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.418.3 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.518.3 mi
- Mercer Museum4.88 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.418.3 mi
- Beneduce Vineyards4.612.8 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.87.1 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.6 mi
- Ringing Rocks County Park4.69.6 mi
- New Hope Railroad3.99.6 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77 mi
- Crayola Experience4.219 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.87.1 mi
- SteelStacks4.718.6 mi
- Mercer Museum4.88 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.89.6 mi
- Ringing Rocks County Park4.69.6 mi
- Peace Valley Park4.88.2 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.76.4 mi
- Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve4.611.4 mi
- Highway Marine4.613.4 mi
- The Bucks Club4.511 mi
- Fairways Golf Club4.212.7 mi
- Doylestown Country Club4.68.2 mi
- Twin Woods Golf Course3.912.7 mi
- Imagen Golf56.4 mi
- Peddler's Village4.77 mi
- Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market4.311.1 mi
- Solebury Orchards4.85.6 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.46.4 mi
- Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market4.211.3 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.523.2 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.918.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for boating and recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).