ZIP Code 18630

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Meshoppen · Wyoming County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,556

21/sq mi

Median income
$89,464

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$232,700

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.8%

Median age 44.3

Land area
171.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 18630 in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,556. The median household income is $89,464, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $232,700, 16% below the US average. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18630 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.0 square miles in Meshoppen, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,556 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 18630 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18630 sits at $89,464 (15% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,555. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $232,700 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18630 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyoming County, so you can benchmark 18630 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 18630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18630.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18630, Meshoppen, 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

3,556

Population

171.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18630?

44.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$89,464

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$43,555

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,486

Total Housing Units

1,132

Occupied Units

354

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$232,700

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 18630, employing approximately 534 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,594,000.

58

Businesses

534

Employees

$34.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 10 17.2%
Retail trade 8 13.8%
Wholesale trade 6 10.3%
Construction 5 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.2%

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 18630 vs 18623 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18623 Laceyville, PA 2,733 6.1 mi
18844 Springville, PA 1,870 6.2 mi
18816 Dimock, PA 128 8.2 mi
18828 Lawton, PA 352 9.7 mi
18657 Tunkhannock, PA 11,985 10.6 mi
18843 South Montrose, PA 277 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18630 in?
ZIP code 18630 (Meshoppen) is located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18630?
ZIP code 18630 in Meshoppen, PA has a population of 3,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18630?
The median household income in ZIP 18630 is $89,464, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18630?
The median home value in ZIP 18630 is $232,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18630 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18630?
ZIP code 18630 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18630?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18630 are: Transportation and warehousing (10), Retail trade (8), Wholesale trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18630?
In ZIP code 18630, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 18630?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18630 is 27.3 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 18630?
In ZIP code 18630, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18630 is 9.6% 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 Meshoppen, 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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