Greentown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18426
Pike County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,526
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,219
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greentown pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18426 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18426 covers 152.9 square miles in Greentown, Pike County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,526 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18426 reports a modest median household income of $63,219 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,571. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $272,300 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,323.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 18426 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 18426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greentown, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$37,571
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
40.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18426 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Greentown, 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)
$63,219 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
3,994housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 18426 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
12,012 residents
- 18426 4,526
Greentown (18426)
4,526 residents
- 18325 2,465
Canadensis (18325)
2,465 residents
- 18445 2,329
Newfoundland (18445)
2,329 residents
- 18464 1,193
Tafton (18464)
1,193 residents
- 18438 1,172
Lakeville (18438)
1,172 residents
- 18342 492
Mountainhome (18342)
492 residents
- 18451 448
Paupack (18451)
448 residents
- 18323 275
Buck Hill Falls (18323)
275 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18426 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18426 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18451
Paupack (18451)
$155,238 median income
- 18325
Canadensis (18325)
$103,500 median income
- 18464
Tafton (18464)
$77,277 median income
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
$76,538 median income
- 18342
Mountainhome (18342)
$68,843 median income
- 18426
Greentown (18426)
$63,219 median income
- 18438 $60,972
Lakeville (18438)
$60,972 median income
- 18445 $53,429
Newfoundland (18445)
$53,429 median income
- 18460 $51,500
South Sterling (18460)
$51,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18426 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18426, 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 (4,526 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 18426 in?
ZIP code 18426 (Greentown) is located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18426?
ZIP code 18426 in Greentown, PA has a population of 4,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18426?
The median household income in ZIP 18426 is $63,219, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18426?
The median home value in ZIP 18426 is $272,300, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18426?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18426 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18426?
ZIP code 18426 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18426?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18426 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18426?
In ZIP code 18426, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 18426?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18426 is 40.9 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 18426?
In ZIP code 18426, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18426?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18426 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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