Newfoundland, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18445
Wayne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,329
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,429
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newfoundland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18445 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18445 covers 94.3 square miles in Newfoundland, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,329 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18445 reports a modest median household income of $53,429 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,387. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $247,700 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $875; 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 18445 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 18445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newfoundland, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18445.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 18445, Newfoundland, 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
2,329
Population
94.3
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18445?
44.8
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
7.5%
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?
$53,429
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$34,387
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18445 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Newfoundland, 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)
$53,429 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
1,366housing units
1,366
Total Housing Units
989
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 18445, employing approximately 387 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,460,000.
45
Businesses
387
Employees
$16.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Information | 3 | 6.7% |
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 18445 vs 18460 →
ZIP 18445 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
16,681 residents
- 18436
Lake Ariel (18436)
13,853 residents
- 18426 4,526
Greentown (18426)
4,526 residents
- 18325 2,465
Canadensis (18325)
2,465 residents
- 18445 2,329
Newfoundland (18445)
2,329 residents
- 18342 492
Mountainhome (18342)
492 residents
- 18323 275
Buck Hill Falls (18323)
275 residents
- 18463 199
Sterling (18463)
199 residents
- 18460 184
South Sterling (18460)
184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18445 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18445 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18325
Canadensis (18325)
$103,500 median income
- 18463
Sterling (18463)
$100,972 median income
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
$80,169 median income
- 18436
Lake Ariel (18436)
$69,498 median income
- 18342
Mountainhome (18342)
$68,843 median income
- 18426
Greentown (18426)
$63,219 median income
- 18445
Newfoundland (18445)
$53,429 median income
- 18460
South Sterling (18460)
$51,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18445 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18460 | South Sterling, PA | 184 | 3.5 mi |
| 18463 | Sterling, PA | 199 | 4.3 mi |
| 18466 | Tobyhanna, PA | 16,681 | 7.1 mi |
| 18426 | Greentown, PA | 4,526 | 6.6 mi |
| 18427 | Hamlin, PA | 118 | 7.8 mi |
| 18436 | Lake Ariel, PA | 13,853 | 9.8 mi |
| 18323 | Buck Hill Falls, PA | 275 | 8.3 mi |
| 18357 | Skytop, PA | 104 | 8.8 mi |
| 18342 | Mountainhome, PA | 492 | 10.1 mi |
| 18325 | Canadensis, PA | 2,465 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18445, 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 (2,329 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 18445 in?
ZIP code 18445 (Newfoundland) 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 18445?
ZIP code 18445 in Newfoundland, PA has a population of 2,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18445?
The median household income in ZIP 18445 is $53,429, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18445?
The median home value in ZIP 18445 is $247,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18445 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18445?
ZIP code 18445 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18445 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18445?
In ZIP code 18445, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 18445?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18445 is 33.7 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 18445?
In ZIP code 18445, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18445 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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