ZIP Code 18428

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Source:

Hawley · Pike County · Pennsylvania

Population
12,012

28/sq mi

Median income
$76,538

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$293,800

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.5%

Median age 53.9

Land area
430.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 18428 in Hawley, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,012. The median household income is $76,538, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $293,800, 6% above the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 430.5 square miles in Hawley, Pike County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,012 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 18428 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18428 sits at $76,538 (2% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,402. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $293,800 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,232 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 18428 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 18428

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,012

Population

430.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Hawley, PA

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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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