ZIP Code 18472 Demographics

Wayne County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18472 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,905

↓ 86.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$66,167

↑ +11.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$229,300

↑ +8.7% vs county

Median Age

40.5 yrs

↑ 17.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.4%

↓ +8.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18472 compares to Wayne County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18472 $66k Wayne $59k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18472 $229k Wayne $211k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

74.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$986

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18472 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$229,300
Down Payment (20%)$45,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,455P&I: $1159 | Tax: $229 | Ins: $67
Rent (Local Median)
$986
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $469/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18472, sorted by distance.

18456 4.0 mi away wayne county 18421 6.7 mi away susquehanna county 18407 6.8 mi away lackawanna county 18431 7.8 mi away wayne county 18403 8.9 mi away lackawanna county 18453 11.9 mi away wayne county 18430 12.0 mi away susquehanna county 18470 12.3 mi away susquehanna county

About Wayne County

Wayne County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 51,227. The county's median household income is $59,240 and median home value is $211,000. ZIP code 18472 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wayne 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.