PlainZIP

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
$76,538
Median income
$293,800
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,402. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $293,800 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,232 a month; 85.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 18428 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pike County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18428?

53.9

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$44,402

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18428 ranks nationally

Hawley, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,538 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,556

Total Housing Units

5,384

Occupied Units

4,172

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$293,800

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18428 vs 18464 →

ZIP 18428 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 18428 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18428 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 18428 ranks #4 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
18464 Tafton, PA 1,193 3.0 mi
18451 Paupack, PA 448 4.9 mi
18425 Greeley, PA 1,354 5.4 mi
18457 Rowland, PA 82 5.5 mi
18438 Lakeville, PA 1,172 6.8 mi
18435 Lackawaxen, PA 795 8.0 mi
18473 White Mills, PA 495 8.8 mi
18426 Greentown, PA 4,526 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

18337 standard
Milford, PA
Pop: 14,572
18324 standard
Bushkill, PA
Pop: 9,714
18328 standard
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Pop: 7,759
18426 standard
Greentown, PA
Pop: 4,526
18336 standard
Matamoras, PA
Pop: 4,082
18458 standard
Shohola, PA
Pop: 3,017

Related Areas

Pike County Hawley, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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