PlainZIP

Honesdale, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18431

Wayne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,666
36/sq mi
$56,779
Median income
$230,200
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Honesdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18431 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18431 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honesdale, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,666 residents across 348.0 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18431 reports a modest median household income of $56,779 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,456. Local economic indicators show a 12.7% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $230,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,024 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 18431 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 18431

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honesdale, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18431.

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 18431, Honesdale, 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

12,666

Population

348.0

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 18431?

45.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$56,779

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$35,456

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18431 ranks nationally

Honesdale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,779 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,394

Total Housing Units

5,654

Occupied Units

740

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$230,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,024

Median Rent

1972

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

-10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18431 have decreased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 148
2021 +8.5% 161
2022 +12.4% 180
2023 +18.8% 214
2024 -10.2% 192

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 538 business establishments in ZIP 18431, employing approximately 6,457 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,212,000.

538

Businesses

6,457

Employees

$323.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 17.7%
Health care and social assistance 66 12.3%
Construction 63 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 54 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 53 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.2%
Finance and insurance 27 5.0%
Manufacturing 20 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.4%
Wholesale trade 17 3.2%
Information 11 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.0%

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 18431 vs 18456 →

ZIP 18431 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 18431 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 18431 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 18431 ranks #6 of 7 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
18456 Prompton, PA 423 4.5 mi
18473 White Mills, PA 495 7.2 mi
18472 Waymart, PA 7,521 7.8 mi
18469 Tyler Hill, PA 357 8.0 mi
18453 Pleasant Mount, PA 1,104 10.6 mi
18415 Damascus, PA 1,245 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

18436 standard
Lake Ariel, PA
Pop: 13,853
18472 standard
Waymart, PA
Pop: 7,521
18405 standard
Beach Lake, PA
Pop: 2,561
18445 standard
Newfoundland, PA
Pop: 2,329
18415 standard
Damascus, PA
Pop: 1,245
18438 standard
Lakeville, PA
Pop: 1,172

Related Areas

Wayne County Honesdale, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18431 in? ▼
ZIP code 18431 (Honesdale) is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18431? ▼
ZIP code 18431 in Honesdale, PA has a population of 12,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18431? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18431 is $56,779, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18431? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18431 is $230,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18431? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18431 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18431? ▼
ZIP code 18431 has 538 business establishments employing approximately 6,457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18431? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18431 are: Retail trade (95), Health care and social assistance (66), Construction (63). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18431? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18431 decreased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 18431? ▼
In ZIP code 18431, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 18431? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18431 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18431? ▼
In ZIP code 18431, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18431? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18431 is 12.7% 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.