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Berwick borough, PA

ZIP 18603 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18603

18603 has a population of 18,985 with a median age of 47.0 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
2.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.6%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.8%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
21.6%+33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
46.1%+76% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.0%+1038% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 18603

Poverty Rate
16.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.0%+1038% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,985
Median age47.0
Poverty rate16.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.9%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born9.3%