PlainZIP

Starrucca, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18462

Wayne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

427
6/sq mi
$69,667
Median income
$209,100
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Starrucca pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18462 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Starrucca, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, home to just 427 residents across 70.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18462 reports a modest median household income of $69,667 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,350. Poverty here runs at 7.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. The typical home here is valued at $209,100 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,438 monthly, and 95.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18462, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 18462, Starrucca, 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

427

Population

70.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18462?

47.4

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
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 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$69,667

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$37,350

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18462 ranks nationally

Starrucca, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,667 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

375

Total Housing Units

202

Occupied Units

173

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.0%
Renter 5.0%

$209,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,438

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 18462, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,496,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$1.5M

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 18462 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18462 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18462 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18454 Poyntelle, PA 64 5.4 mi
18455 Preston Park, PA 105 3.7 mi
18461 Starlight, PA 404 5.0 mi
18439 Lakewood, PA 500 6.7 mi
18437 Lake Como, PA 211 6.6 mi
18465 Thompson, PA 1,340 7.1 mi
18847 Susquehanna, PA 6,024 7.7 mi

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Pop: 2,561
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Related Areas

Wayne County Starrucca, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18462 in? ▼
ZIP code 18462 (Starrucca) 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 18462? ▼
ZIP code 18462 in Starrucca, PA has a population of 427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18462 is $69,667, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18462 is $209,100, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18462 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18462? ▼
ZIP code 18462 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18462? ▼
In ZIP code 18462, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 18462? ▼
In ZIP code 18462, approximately 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18462 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.