Nicholson, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18446
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,733
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,157
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nicholson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18446 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18446 covers 131.4 square miles in Nicholson, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,733 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18446 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,157 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,036. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $206,400 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $846; 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18446 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 18446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nicholson, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18446.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
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 18446, Nicholson, 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
3,733
Population
131.4
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18446?
46.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$71,157
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$38,036
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18446 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Nicholson, 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)
$71,157 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,692housing units
1,692
Total Housing Units
1,365
Occupied Units
327
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 18446, employing approximately 269 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,925,000.
55
Businesses
269
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 23.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 18446 vs 18824 →
ZIP 18446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18414
Dalton (18414)
5,452 residents
- 18419
Factoryville (18419)
4,634 residents
- 18446
Nicholson (18446)
3,733 residents
- 18826 1,910
Kingsley (18826)
1,910 residents
- 18824 1,401
Hop Bottom (18824)
1,401 residents
- 18471 685
Waverly (18471)
685 residents
- 18625 491
Lake Winola (18625)
491 residents
- 18441 289
Lenoxville (18441)
289 residents
- 18842 278
South Gibson (18842)
278 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18446 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18471
Waverly (18471)
$140,536 median income
- 18414
Dalton (18414)
$93,065 median income
- 18826
Kingsley (18826)
$88,958 median income
- 18441
Lenoxville (18441)
$85,938 median income
- 18842
South Gibson (18842)
$82,969 median income
- 18420
Fleetville (18420)
$73,333 median income
- 18824
Hop Bottom (18824)
$72,250 median income
- 18446
Nicholson (18446)
$71,157 median income
- 18625
Lake Winola (18625)
$62,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18446 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18824 | Hop Bottom, PA | 1,401 | 4.3 mi |
| 18420 | Fleetville, PA | 57 | 3.8 mi |
| 18419 | Factoryville, PA | 4,634 | 4.5 mi |
| 18826 | Kingsley, PA | 1,910 | 7.3 mi |
| 18414 | Dalton, PA | 5,452 | 7.3 mi |
| 18441 | Lenoxville, PA | 289 | 6.7 mi |
| 18471 | Waverly, PA | 685 | 8.7 mi |
| 18823 | Harford, PA | 193 | 9.6 mi |
| 18625 | Lake Winola, PA | 491 | 10.5 mi |
| 18842 | South Gibson, PA | 278 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18446, 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 (3,733 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 18446 in?
ZIP code 18446 (Nicholson) is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Lackawanna County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lackawanna-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18446?
ZIP code 18446 in Nicholson, PA has a population of 3,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18446?
The median household income in ZIP 18446 is $71,157, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18446?
The median home value in ZIP 18446 is $206,400, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18446 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18446?
ZIP code 18446 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18446 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (8), Manufacturing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18446?
In ZIP code 18446, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 18446?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18446 is 27.4 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 18446?
In ZIP code 18446, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18446 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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