ZIP Code 18473

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White Mills · Wayne County · Pennsylvania

Population
495

153/sq mi

Median income
$27,004

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$187,500

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 41.3

Land area
3.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18473 in White Mills, Pennsylvania has a population of 495. The median household income is $27,004, which is 65% below the national average. Median home value is $187,500, 33% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in White Mills, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 495 residents, producing a population density of 153 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18473 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18473 sits at $27,004 (65% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $18,463. The poverty rate stands at 45.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $187,500 (18% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 18473 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18473, White Mills, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

495

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

153

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18473?

41.3

Median Age

41.1%

Male

58.9%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$27,004

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$18,463

Per Capita Income

45.6%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

243

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$187,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 18473, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,174,000.

9

Businesses

65

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 33.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
18451 Paupack, PA 448 8.0 mi
18438 Lakeville, PA 1,172 6.4 mi
18431 Honesdale, PA 12,666 7.2 mi
18464 Tafton, PA 1,193 8.5 mi
18405 Beach Lake, PA 2,561 7.3 mi
18428 Hawley, PA 12,012 8.8 mi
18456 Prompton, PA 423 9.9 mi
18443 Milanville, PA 458 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18473 in?
ZIP code 18473 (White Mills) is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18473?
ZIP code 18473 in White Mills, PA has a population of 495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18473?
The median household income in ZIP 18473 is $27,004, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18473?
The median home value in ZIP 18473 is $187,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18473?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18473 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18473?
ZIP code 18473 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18473?
In ZIP code 18473, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18473?
In ZIP code 18473, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18473?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18473 is 45.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for White Mills, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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