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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
$73,654
Median income
$227,600
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,764. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $227,600 (0% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,006 monthly, and 84.0% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Susquehanna County, letting you compare 18470 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18470?

53.2

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$39,764

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18470 ranks nationally

Union Dale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,654 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,568

Total Housing Units

930

Occupied Units

638

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$227,600

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18470 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 18470 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 18470 ranks #4 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
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

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
18826 standard
Kingsley, PA
Pop: 1,910

Related Areas

Susquehanna County Union Dale, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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