PlainZIP

Equinunk, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18417

Wayne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,121
7/sq mi
$63,333
Median income
$257,700
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Equinunk pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18417 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Equinunk, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,121 residents across 151.5 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18417 reports a modest median household income of $63,333 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,546. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $257,700 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $797 monthly, and 86.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18417, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Equinunk, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18417.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18417, Equinunk, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,121

Population

151.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18417?

47.6

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,333

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$48,546

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18417 ranks nationally

Equinunk, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,333 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,077

Total Housing Units

520

Occupied Units

557

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$257,700

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 18417, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,103,000.

25

Businesses

175

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 20.0%
Construction 4 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18417 vs 18415 →

ZIP 18417 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18417 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18417 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18415 Damascus, PA 1,245 6.0 mi
12741 Hankins, NY 351 6.6 mi
18469 Tyler Hill, PA 357 7.7 mi
18437 Lake Como, PA 211 7.1 mi
12760 Long Eddy, NY 482 8.0 mi
18443 Milanville, PA 458 11.0 mi
18461 Starlight, PA 404 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

18436 standard
Lake Ariel, PA
Pop: 13,853
18431 standard
Honesdale, PA
Pop: 12,666
18472 standard
Waymart, PA
Pop: 7,521
18405 standard
Beach Lake, PA
Pop: 2,561
18445 standard
Newfoundland, PA
Pop: 2,329
18415 standard
Damascus, PA
Pop: 1,245

Related Areas

Wayne County Equinunk, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18417 in? ▼
ZIP code 18417 (Equinunk) is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18417? ▼
ZIP code 18417 in Equinunk, PA has a population of 1,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18417 is $63,333, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18417 is $257,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18417 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18417? ▼
ZIP code 18417 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18417? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18417 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18417? ▼
In ZIP code 18417, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18417? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18417 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18417? ▼
In ZIP code 18417, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18417 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.