Montrose, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18801
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,266
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,510
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montrose pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18801 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,266 residents across 421.7 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,510 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,370. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,500 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $921; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18801 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 18801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montrose, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18801.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 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 18801, Montrose, 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
8,266
Population
421.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18801?
48.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.2%
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?
$70,510
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$44,370
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18801 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Montrose, 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)
$70,510 48th percentile higher than 48% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,163housing units
4,163
Total Housing Units
3,233
Occupied Units
930
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,500
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$921
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 239 business establishments in ZIP 18801, employing approximately 3,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,336,000.
239
Businesses
3,068
Employees
$165.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 6.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 15 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 6 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 18801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18801
Montrose (18801)
8,266 residents
- 18822
Hallstead (18822)
3,642 residents
- 18844 1,870
Springville (18844)
1,870 residents
- 18812 1,644
Brackney (18812)
1,644 residents
- 18818 1,394
Friendsville (18818)
1,394 residents
- 18843 277
South Montrose (18843)
277 residents
- 18816 128
Dimock (18816)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18816
Dimock (18816)
$103,333 median income
- 18844
Springville (18844)
$92,750 median income
- 18812
Brackney (18812)
$89,688 median income
- 18801
Montrose (18801)
$70,510 median income
- 18818
Friendsville (18818)
$62,917 median income
- 18822
Hallstead (18822)
$60,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18801 ranks #4 of 6 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 18801, 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 (8,266 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 18801 in?
ZIP code 18801 (Montrose) 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 18801?
ZIP code 18801 in Montrose, PA has a population of 8,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18801?
The median household income in ZIP 18801 is $70,510, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18801?
The median home value in ZIP 18801 is $233,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18801 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18801?
ZIP code 18801 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 3,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18801 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (36), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18801?
In ZIP code 18801, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 18801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18801 is 26.1 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 18801?
In ZIP code 18801, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18801 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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