Union Dale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18470
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,226
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,654
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union Dale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18470 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18470 covers 159.0 square miles in Union Dale, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,226 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18470 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,654 (5% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,764. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,600 (0% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,006; 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18470 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 18470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Dale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18470.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 18470, Union Dale, 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
2,226
Population
159.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18470?
53.2
Median Age
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$73,654
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$39,764
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18470 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Union Dale, 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)
$73,654 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,568housing units
1,568
Total Housing Units
930
Occupied Units
638
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,600
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 18470, employing approximately 466 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,863,000.
41
Businesses
466
Employees
$13.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 18470 vs 18430 →
ZIP 18470 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18407
Carbondale (18407)
13,862 residents
- 18472
Waymart (18472)
7,521 residents
- 18421 4,754
Forest City (18421)
4,754 residents
- 18470 2,226
Union Dale (18470)
2,226 residents
- 18465 1,340
Thompson (18465)
1,340 residents
- 18441 289
Lenoxville (18441)
289 residents
- 18842 278
South Gibson (18842)
278 residents
- 18413 151
Clifford (18413)
151 residents
- 18825 111
Jackson (18825)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18470 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18470 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
- 18441
Lenoxville (18441)
$85,938 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
- 18421
Forest City (18421)
$68,256 median income
- 18465
Thompson (18465)
$67,578 median income
- 18454
Poyntelle (18454)
$61,250 median income
- 18472
Waymart (18472)
$61,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18470 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18430 | Herrick Center, PA | 33 | 3.6 mi |
| 18842 | South Gibson, PA | 278 | 4.8 mi |
| 18465 | Thompson, PA | 1,340 | 7.1 mi |
| 18413 | Clifford, PA | 151 | 6.1 mi |
| 18421 | Forest City, PA | 4,754 | 5.6 mi |
| 18407 | Carbondale, PA | 13,862 | 8.9 mi |
| 18825 | Jackson, PA | 111 | 6.4 mi |
| 18441 | Lenoxville, PA | 289 | 6.6 mi |
| 18454 | Poyntelle, PA | 64 | 9.0 mi |
| 18472 | Waymart, PA | 7,521 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18470, 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 (2,226 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 18470 in?
ZIP code 18470 (Union Dale) 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 18470?
ZIP code 18470 in Union Dale, PA has a population of 2,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18470?
The median household income in ZIP 18470 is $73,654, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18470?
The median home value in ZIP 18470 is $227,600, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18470 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18470?
ZIP code 18470 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18470 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18470?
In ZIP code 18470, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 18470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18470 is 31.9 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 18470?
In ZIP code 18470, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18470 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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