Upper Makefield
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Upper Makefield is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 8,857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newtown Grant, 2.6 miles S.
- 8,857residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 21.2 sq miland area · 55.0 km²
- 417 / sq mipopulation density
- 18940main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Upper Makefield
Upper Makefield Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Upper Makefield is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The population was 8,857 at the 2020 census. It has the eighth-highest per capita income among all townships in Pennsylvania.
Upper Makefield Township's multimillion-dollar homes, highly-ranked public schools, and relatively easy commute to New York City and Princeton led to its 2006 ranking as "Best Place to Live in the Suburbs" in Philadelphia magazine.
The township is the Philadelphia area's second-most expensive suburb and the 287th-wealthiest neighborhood in the nation with a mean household income of $306,081. The area has also been listed an alternative to The Hamptons for the summer by New York magazine.
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Living in Upper Makefield
- Median household income
- $212,768
- Median home value
- $876,200
- Median rent
- $2,361/mo
- Median age
- 54.5
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Upper Makefield had 8,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 417 per sq mi (161 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Upper Makefield at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bucks County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 8,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.25 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2960° N, 74.9332° W |
| ZIP codes | 18940, 18977 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4201779128 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Upper Makefield
- Newtown Grant2.6 mi S
- Titusville, NJ3.2 mi E
- Washington Crossing, NJ3.8 mi E
- Wrightstown4.2 mi SW
- New Hope4.6 mi N
- Newtown4.7 mi S
- Lambertville, NJ5.0 mi N
- Richboro5.8 mi SW
- Woodside6.0 mi SE
- Lower Makefield6.0 mi SE
- West Amwell, NJ6.2 mi N
- Yardley6.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Makefield
What county is Upper Makefield in?
Upper Makefield is in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Upper Makefield, PA?
8,857 people lived in Upper Makefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Makefield, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18940. Other ZIP codes: 18977.
What is the elevation of Upper Makefield?
161 feet (49 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Upper Makefield?
Newtown Grant (2.6 mi), Titusville (3.2 mi), Washington Crossing (3.8 mi), Wrightstown (4.2 mi), New Hope (4.6 mi).
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