Understand who lives around any location in seconds.
Instant population, households, income, and age — based on official U.S. Census data.
Built on U.S. Census Bureau data.
Designed for real-world location decisions.
What PopNear does
PopNear answers the questions people actually ask when evaluating a location:
- How many people live near this address?
- How many households are within walking or driving distance?
- What’s the income and age mix?
- Is this area dense, stable, or changing?
- How does this location compare to others?
No obscure parsing of census tables. No guesswork. Just clear answers.
How it works
- Enter an address (or a list of addresses)
- Choose a distance (radius or drive time)
- Get an instant, easy-to-read summary
Behind the scenes, PopNear uses small-area census geography to estimate nearby population accurately — not ZIP-code shortcuts.
What you’ll see
For any address, PopNear shows:
- Population near the address
- Number of households
- Median household income
- Age distribution
- Renters vs homeowners
- Population density
- Recent population change
All presented clearly, without technical jargon.
Who PopNear is for
Real estate professionals
Create credible neighborhood snapshots for clients and listings.
Small business owners
Evaluate whether an area has enough people — and the right demand.
Investors & analysts
Compare locations consistently using official data.
Curious residents
Understand your neighborhood without becoming a census expert.
Why PopNear is different
Most demographic tools:
- Force you to choose obscure census geographies
- Dump dozens of tables on you
- Are slow, confusing, or expensive
PopNear starts with an address and answers the question people care about most:
Who lives nearby?
We handle the census complexity so you don’t have to.
Data you can trust
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- Dataset: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates
- Method: Small-area spatial weighting for accuracy
- No black-box scores or proprietary rankings
Transparent data. Responsible methods.
Free vs Pro
Free preview
- Analyze one address
- View key metrics on screen
- Fixed distance
Pro access
- Unlimited address searches
- Multiple distance options
- Downloadable PDF reports
- CSV data exports
- Compare locations side-by-side
Simple pricing. Cancel anytime.
FAQ
Is this official census data?
Yes. All estimates are based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS data.
How accurate are population-near-address estimates?
PopNear uses small geographic units and spatial weighting to avoid the large errors common in ZIP-based tools.
Can I use this for business or real estate decisions?
Yes. PopNear is designed specifically for location evaluation and comparison.
Do I need an account?
No account is required to preview results. A subscription is needed for downloads and unlimited use.
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