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 Low-density area
- $67,578
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thompson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,497. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $250,900 (10% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,175; 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18465 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 18465
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thompson, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18465.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18465?
47.0
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$67,578
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,497
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18465 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Thompson, 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)
$67,578 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,055housing units
1,055
Total Housing Units
523
Occupied Units
532
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,900
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18847
Susquehanna (18847)
6,024 residents
- 18470 2,226
Union Dale (18470)
2,226 residents
- 18465 1,340
Thompson (18465)
1,340 residents
- 18453 1,104
Pleasant Mount (18453)
1,104 residents
- 18462 427
Starrucca (18462)
427 residents
- 18842 278
South Gibson (18842)
278 residents
- 18825 111
Jackson (18825)
111 residents
- 18454 64
Poyntelle (18454)
64 residents
- 18430 33
Herrick Center (18430)
33 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18465 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18465 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18430
Herrick Center (18430)
$92,083 median income
- 18453
Pleasant Mount (18453)
$85,110 median income
- 18842
South Gibson (18842)
$82,969 median income
- 18470
Union Dale (18470)
$73,654 median income
- 18825
Jackson (18825)
$72,679 median income
- 18462
Starrucca (18462)
$69,667 median income
- 18465
Thompson (18465)
$67,578 median income
- 18454
Poyntelle (18454)
$61,250 median income
- 18847
Susquehanna (18847)
$57,386 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18465, 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 (1,340 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 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.
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