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 Low-density area
- $63,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $257,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,546. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $257,700 (13% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $797; 86.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 18417 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 18417?
47.6
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
5.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$48,546
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18417 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Equinunk, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,333 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,077housing units
1,077
Total Housing Units
520
Occupied Units
557
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,700
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18415
Damascus (18415)
1,245 residents
- 18417
Equinunk (18417)
1,121 residents
- 12760 482
Long Eddy (12760)
482 residents
- 18443 458
Milanville (18443)
458 residents
- 18461 404
Starlight (18461)
404 residents
- 18469 357
Tyler Hill (18469)
357 residents
- 12741 351
Hankins (12741)
351 residents
- 18437 211
Lake Como (18437)
211 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18417 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18443
Milanville (18443)
$98,490 median income
- 18469
Tyler Hill (18469)
$92,386 median income
- 12760
Long Eddy (12760)
$90,938 median income
- 18415
Damascus (18415)
$90,852 median income
- 12741
Hankins (12741)
$68,897 median income
- 18417
Equinunk (18417)
$63,333 median income
- 18437
Lake Como (18437)
$55,833 median income
- 18461
Starlight (18461)
$42,321 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18417, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,121 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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