ZIP Code 18459

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South Canaan · Wayne County · Pennsylvania

Population
51

295/sq mi

Land area
0.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18459 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in South Canaan, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 51 residents, producing a population density of 295 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 18459 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18459 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18459 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , 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 18459 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 18459, South Canaan, 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

51

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

295

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 18459, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,238,000.

5

Businesses

77

Employees

$4.2M

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
18436 Lake Ariel, PA 13,853 5.1 mi
18403 Archbald, PA 7,087 5.2 mi
18472 Waymart, PA 7,521 5.7 mi
18427 Hamlin, PA 118 7.0 mi
18434 Jessup, PA 4,192 6.9 mi
18407 Carbondale, PA 13,862 8.3 mi
18456 Prompton, PA 423 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18459 in?
ZIP code 18459 (South Canaan) 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 18459?
ZIP code 18459 in South Canaan, PA has a population of 51 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18459?
ZIP code 18459 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for South Canaan, 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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