The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18980 sells for about $738,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 18980 — Wycombe
The 18980 market remains stable with high entry prices and limited inventory, reflecting its status as a desirable, low-density area. While sales volume is low, property values have maintained a steady upward trajectory. Buyers should be prepared for a competitive environment with limited turnover.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle within reach of suburban amenities, though it requires a proactive approach to property management and maintenance.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.4% · poverty 9.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 18980, Bucks County PA
The area is served by the Council Rock School District, which is generally highly regarded within Bucks County.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks typical of Southeastern Pennsylvania; insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional climate exposure.
Development momentum is limited due to the small, rural nature of the Wycombe area, with most economic activity tied to the broader Bucks County and Philadelphia metro employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels, with the Council Rock School District representing the largest portion of the tax burden.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with access to major corridors like I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike for travel toward Philadelphia or Trenton.
The area offers access to local parks and rural greenbelts, with more extensive shopping and dining amenities located in nearby Newtown and Richboro.
The rental market is limited due to the small size of the ZIP code, with low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Philadelphia metro area and the surrounding Bucks County business corridors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options directly within the ZIP code.
Development is constrained by the rural character of the area and existing zoning regulations.
Bucks County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic reassessments to maintain tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Council Rock School District taxes and standard municipal levies.
Property insurance rates are consistent with the broader Pennsylvania market, with no specific local hazard surcharges reported.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.110.2 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.514.1 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia4.318 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.86.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Plymouth Meeting418.1 mi
- Peddler's Village4.74.6 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.816.1 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.58 mi
- Elmwood Park Zoo4.519.8 mi
- Keswick Theatre4.513.9 mi
- Parx Casino4.111.9 mi
- Sesame Place Philadelphia4.110.2 mi
- Peddler's Village4.74.6 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.58 mi
- Regal Warrington Crossing4.38 mi
- Peddler's Village4.74.6 mi
- Grounds For Sculpture4.816.1 mi
- Otherworld Philadelphia4.514.1 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.86.1 mi
- Mercer Museum4.86 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.86.2 mi
- Tyler State Park4.84.3 mi
- Peace Valley Park4.89.5 mi
- Core Creek Park4.78.4 mi
- Washington Crossing Historic Park4.77.8 mi
- Topgolf Philadelphia4.112.1 mi
- Five Ponds Golf Club4.46.7 mi
- Huntingdon Valley Country Club4.610.9 mi
- Philmont Country Club4.410.7 mi
- Mountain View Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- Peddler's Village4.74.6 mi
- Willow Grove Park4.411.3 mi
- Shady Brook Farm4.58 mi
- Oxford Valley Mall4.110 mi
- Neshaminy Mall4.110.5 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.830.7 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.910.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park nearby offering trails and recreational activities.
Regional hub for dining and retail within a short drive.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).