Tafton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18464
Pike County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,193
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,277
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tafton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18464 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18464 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tafton, Pike County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,193 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18464 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,277 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,768. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,600 (38% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 92.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,237.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 18464 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 18464
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tafton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18464.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 18464, Tafton, 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
1,193
Population
31.1
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18464?
49.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
7.2%
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?
$77,277
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,768
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18464 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Tafton, 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)
$77,277 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,458housing units
1,458
Total Housing Units
751
Occupied Units
707
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,600
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,237
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 18464, employing approximately 148 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,195,000.
30
Businesses
148
Employees
$7.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 18464 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
12,012 residents
- 18426 4,526
Greentown (18426)
4,526 residents
- 18464 1,193
Tafton (18464)
1,193 residents
- 18438 1,172
Lakeville (18438)
1,172 residents
- 18473 495
White Mills (18473)
495 residents
- 18451 448
Paupack (18451)
448 residents
- 18460 184
South Sterling (18460)
184 residents
- 18457 82
Rowland (18457)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18464 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18464 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18451
Paupack (18451)
$155,238 median income
- 18464
Tafton (18464)
$77,277 median income
- 18428
Hawley (18428)
$76,538 median income
- 18426
Greentown (18426)
$63,219 median income
- 18438 $60,972
Lakeville (18438)
$60,972 median income
- 18460 $51,500
South Sterling (18460)
$51,500 median income
- 18473 $27,004
White Mills (18473)
$27,004 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18464 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18464, 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 (1,193 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 18464 in?
ZIP code 18464 (Tafton) is located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18464?
ZIP code 18464 in Tafton, PA has a population of 1,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18464?
The median household income in ZIP 18464 is $77,277, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18464?
The median home value in ZIP 18464 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18464?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18464 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18464?
ZIP code 18464 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18464?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18464 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18464?
In ZIP code 18464, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 18464?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18464 is 30.7 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 18464?
In ZIP code 18464, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18464?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18464 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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