ZIP Code 18426
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Greentown · Pike County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,526
- Median income
- $63,219
- Median home value
- $272,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.3%
- Land area
- 152.9 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.3
New York
ZIP code 18426 in Greentown, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,526. The median household income is $63,219, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $272,300, 2% below the US average. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.9 square miles in Greentown, Pike County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,526 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18426 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18426 sits at $63,219 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,571. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $272,300 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,323 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 18426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18426.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18426, Greentown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,526
Population
152.9
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18426?
52.3
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
6.6%
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?
$63,219
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$37,571
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
40.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,994
Total Housing Units
1,401
Occupied Units
2,593
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,300
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$1,323
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 18426, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,522,000.
89
Businesses
443
Employees
$15.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.4% |
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 18426 vs 18357 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18357 | Skytop, PA | 104 | 6.0 mi |
| 18451 | Paupack, PA | 448 | 6.6 mi |
| 18325 | Canadensis, PA | 2,465 | 6.9 mi |
| 18438 | Lakeville, PA | 1,172 | 8.5 mi |
| 18445 | Newfoundland, PA | 2,329 | 6.6 mi |
| 18464 | Tafton, PA | 1,193 | 6.8 mi |
| 18460 | South Sterling, PA | 184 | 6.2 mi |
| 18323 | Buck Hill Falls, PA | 275 | 8.3 mi |
| 18342 | Mountainhome, PA | 492 | 10.3 mi |
| 18428 | Hawley, PA | 12,012 | 9.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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