Lakeville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18438
Wayne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,172
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,972
- Median income Below-median income area
- $392,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18438 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18438 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakeville, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,172 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18438 reports a modest median household income of $60,972 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,744. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $392,500 (73% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 89.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 18438 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 18438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18438.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 18438, Lakeville, 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
1,172
Population
19.1
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18438?
62.2
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
17.6%
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?
$60,972
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$56,744
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18438 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lakeville, 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)
$60,972 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
1,557housing units
1,557
Total Housing Units
656
Occupied Units
901
Vacant Units
1.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,500
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 18438, employing approximately 229 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,861,000.
32
Businesses
229
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 25.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.4% |
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 18438 vs 18451 →
ZIP 18438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18436
Lake Ariel (18436)
13,853 residents
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
12,012 residents
- 18472
Waymart (18472)
7,521 residents
- 18426 4,526
Greentown (18426)
4,526 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
- 18473 495
White Mills (18473)
495 residents
- 18451 448
Paupack (18451)
448 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18438 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18438 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
- 18464
Tafton (18464)
$77,277 median income
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
$76,538 median income
- 18436
Lake Ariel (18436)
$69,498 median income
- 18426
Greentown (18426)
$63,219 median income
- 18472 $61,094
Waymart (18472)
$61,094 median income
- 18438 $60,972
Lakeville (18438)
$60,972 median income
- 18445 $53,429
Newfoundland (18445)
$53,429 median income
- 18473 $27,004
White Mills (18473)
$27,004 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18438 ranks #7 of 9 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 18438, 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 (1,172 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 18438 in?
ZIP code 18438 (Lakeville) 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 18438?
ZIP code 18438 in Lakeville, PA has a population of 1,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18438?
The median household income in ZIP 18438 is $60,972, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18438?
The median home value in ZIP 18438 is $392,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18438 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18438?
ZIP code 18438 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18438 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18438?
In ZIP code 18438, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18438?
In ZIP code 18438, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18438 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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