ZIP Code 18456

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Prompton · Wayne County · Pennsylvania

Population
423

34/sq mi

Median income
$69,750

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$254,200

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.1%

Median age 40.8

Land area
12.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18456 in Prompton, Pennsylvania has a population of 423. The median household income is $69,750, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $254,200, 9% below the US average. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18456 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.3 square miles in Prompton, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 423 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 18456 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18456 sits at $69,750 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,396. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $254,200 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,111 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18456 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 18456 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 →

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 18456, Prompton, 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

423

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18456?

40.8

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$69,750

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$37,396

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

133

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$254,200

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,111

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 18456, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $838,000.

5

Businesses

19

Employees

$838K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 18456 vs 18431 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18431 Honesdale, PA 12,666 4.5 mi
18472 Waymart, PA 7,521 4.1 mi
18453 Pleasant Mount, PA 1,104 8.9 mi
18421 Forest City, PA 4,754 7.0 mi
18459 South Canaan, PA 51 9.4 mi
18473 White Mills, PA 495 9.9 mi
18430 Herrick Center, PA 33 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18456 in?
ZIP code 18456 (Prompton) 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 18456?
ZIP code 18456 in Prompton, PA has a population of 423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18456?
The median household income in ZIP 18456 is $69,750, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18456?
The median home value in ZIP 18456 is $254,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18456 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18456?
ZIP code 18456 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18456?
In ZIP code 18456, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 18456?
In ZIP code 18456, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18456 is 10.3% 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 Prompton, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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