Hawley, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18428
Pike County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,012
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,538
- Median income Near-median income area
- $293,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hawley pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18428 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18428 (Hawley, PA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.4 in 2023 to 236.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18428 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hawley, Pike County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,012 residents across 430.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18428 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,538 (2% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,402. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $293,800 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,232.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 18428 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 18428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hawley, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18428.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 18428, Hawley, 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
12,012
Population
430.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18428?
53.9
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
5.9%
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?
$76,538
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$44,402
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18428 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hawley, 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)
$76,538 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,556housing units
9,556
Total Housing Units
5,384
Occupied Units
4,172
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,800
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,232
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18428 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 163 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 189 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 212 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 225 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 236 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 292 business establishments in ZIP 18428, employing approximately 3,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,358,000.
292
Businesses
3,108
Employees
$121.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 22 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 18428 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
- 18425 1,354
Greeley (18425)
1,354 residents
- 18464 1,193
Tafton (18464)
1,193 residents
- 18438 1,172
Lakeville (18438)
1,172 residents
- 18435 795
Lackawaxen (18435)
795 residents
- 18473 495
White Mills (18473)
495 residents
- 18451 448
Paupack (18451)
448 residents
- 18457 82
Rowland (18457)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18428 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18428 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
- 18435
Lackawaxen (18435)
$100,162 median income
- 18464
Tafton (18464)
$77,277 median income
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
$76,538 median income
- 18425
Greeley (18425)
$71,083 median income
- 18426
Greentown (18426)
$63,219 median income
- 18438 $60,972
Lakeville (18438)
$60,972 median income
- 18473 $27,004
White Mills (18473)
$27,004 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18428 ranks #4 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 18428, 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 (12,012 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 18428 in?
ZIP code 18428 (Hawley) 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 18428?
ZIP code 18428 in Hawley, PA has a population of 12,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18428?
The median household income in ZIP 18428 is $76,538, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18428?
The median home value in ZIP 18428 is $293,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18428 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18428?
ZIP code 18428 has 292 business establishments employing approximately 3,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18428 are: Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (40), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18428?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18428 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18428?
In ZIP code 18428, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 18428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18428 is 31.5 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 18428?
In ZIP code 18428, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18428 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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