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Thompson, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18465

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

1,340
11/sq mi
$67,578
Median income
$250,900
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18465 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thompson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,340 residents across 121.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18465 reports a modest median household income of $67,578 (13% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,497. Poverty here runs at 13.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $250,900 (10% above the state average), median rent at $1,175 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 18465 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Susquehanna County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thompson, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18465.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 18465, Thompson, 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

1,340

Population

121.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18465?

47.0

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$67,578

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$37,497

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18465 ranks nationally

Thompson, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,578 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,055

Total Housing Units

523

Occupied Units

532

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$250,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,175

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 18465, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,707,000.

19

Businesses

100

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 26.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 15.8%

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 18465 vs 18454 →

ZIP 18465 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 18465 ranks #3 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 18465 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 18465 ranks #7 of 9 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 4.4 mi
18825 Jackson, PA 111 4.8 mi
18430 Herrick Center, PA 33 6.0 mi
18470 Union Dale, PA 2,226 7.1 mi
18847 Susquehanna, PA 6,024 7.5 mi
18462 Starrucca, PA 427 7.1 mi
18842 South Gibson, PA 278 7.5 mi
18453 Pleasant Mount, PA 1,104 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Susquehanna County

18801 standard
Montrose, PA
Pop: 8,266
18847 standard
Susquehanna, PA
Pop: 6,024
18421 standard
Forest City, PA
Pop: 4,754
18834 standard
New Milford, PA
Pop: 3,691
18822 standard
Hallstead, PA
Pop: 3,642
18470 standard
Union Dale, PA
Pop: 2,226

Related Areas

Susquehanna County Thompson, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18465 in? ▼
ZIP code 18465 (Thompson) is located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/susquehanna-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18465? ▼
ZIP code 18465 in Thompson, PA has a population of 1,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18465 is $67,578, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18465 is $250,900, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18465 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18465? ▼
ZIP code 18465 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18465? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18465 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18465? ▼
In ZIP code 18465, 65.8% 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 18465? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18465 is 33.9 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 18465? ▼
In ZIP code 18465, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18465 is 13.4% 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.