ZIP Code 18842 Demographics

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18842 compared to county averages.

Total Population

164

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,750

↓ 16.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$156,800

↓ 21.2% vs county

Median Age

40.3 yrs

↑ 16.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

11.8%

↓ +102.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18842 compares to Susquehanna County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18842 $54k Susquehanna $64k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18842 $157k Susquehanna $199k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18842 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$156,800
Down Payment (20%)$31,360
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$996P&I: $793 | Tax: $157 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $504/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18842, sorted by distance.

18825 3.6 mi away susquehanna county 18823 3.9 mi away susquehanna county 18826 6.5 mi away susquehanna county 18441 6.8 mi away susquehanna county 18413 7.8 mi away susquehanna county 18824 9.2 mi away susquehanna county 18446 10.5 mi away lackawanna county 18420 11.7 mi away lackawanna county

About Susquehanna County

Susquehanna County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 38,540. The county's median household income is $63,968 and median home value is $199,000. ZIP code 18842 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Susquehanna County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.