ZIP Code 18460

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South Sterling · Wayne County · Pennsylvania

Population
184

22/sq mi

Median income
$51,500

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$236,400

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.8%

Median age 43.5

Land area
8.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18460 in South Sterling, Pennsylvania has a population of 184. The median household income is $51,500, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $236,400, 15% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18460 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in South Sterling, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 184 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 18460 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18460 sits at $51,500 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,164. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $236,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,071 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18460 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 18460 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 18460, South Sterling, 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

184

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18460?

43.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
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 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$51,500

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$31,164

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

87

Total Housing Units

50

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$236,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 18460, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,176,000.

9

Businesses

81

Employees

$3.2M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18460 vs 18445 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18445 Newfoundland, PA 2,329 3.5 mi
18323 Buck Hill Falls, PA 275 4.7 mi
18466 Tobyhanna, PA 16,681 5.2 mi
18357 Skytop, PA 104 5.8 mi
18342 Mountainhome, PA 492 6.6 mi
18325 Canadensis, PA 2,465 6.0 mi
18426 Greentown, PA 4,526 6.2 mi
18326 Cresco, PA 4,152 7.4 mi
18344 Mount Pocono, PA 3,589 9.4 mi
18463 Sterling, PA 199 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18460 in?
ZIP code 18460 (South Sterling) 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 18460?
ZIP code 18460 in South Sterling, PA has a population of 184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18460?
The median household income in ZIP 18460 is $51,500, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18460?
The median home value in ZIP 18460 is $236,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18460 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18460?
ZIP code 18460 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18460?
In ZIP code 18460, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 18460?
In ZIP code 18460, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18460 is 15.3% 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 South Sterling, PA

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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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