The population in zip code 18088 has remained relatively stable over the past decade, ranging between 8,600 and 9,000 residents. However, the median income has declined notably, decreasing from $71,100 in 2017 to $58,439 in 2022. This trend indicates a potentially increasing need for affordable housing options in the area.

The racial composition of zip code 18088 has remained predominantly white, consistently above 90% throughout the last decade. There has been a slight increase in diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, and the introduction of a small Black population (2%) in recent years.

Zip code 18088 in Cherryville, Pennsylvania, contains a single LIHTC funded affordable housing project, Lincoln Manor, which has served the community since 1988. The 37 low-income units represent a small portion of the estimated housing inventory but provide important affordable housing options. The recent decline in median income suggests a potential growing need for affordable housing in the area. The community's demographic makeup has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in diversity over the past decade. These trends underscore the ongoing importance of affordable housing initiatives in supporting the evolving needs of the local population.