Hallstead, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18822
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,642
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,132
- Median income Below-median income area
- $204,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hallstead pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18822 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18822 covers 107.8 square miles in Hallstead, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,642 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18822 reports a modest median household income of $60,132 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,814. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $204,100 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $929; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18822 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 18822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hallstead, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
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 18822, Hallstead, 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
3,642
Population
107.8
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18822?
44.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.0%
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?
$60,132
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$34,814
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18822 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hallstead, 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)
$60,132 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,563housing units
1,563
Total Housing Units
1,226
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$929
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 18822, employing approximately 561 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,501,000.
69
Businesses
561
Employees
$21.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 24.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 18822 vs 13748 →
ZIP 18822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13903
Binghamton (13903)
18,763 residents
- 18801
Montrose (18801)
8,266 residents
- 13748 3,800
Conklin (13748)
3,800 residents
- 13795 3,800
Kirkwood (13795)
3,800 residents
- 18834 3,691
New Milford (18834)
3,691 residents
- 18822 3,642
Hallstead (18822)
3,642 residents
- 18821 1,153
Great Bend (18821)
1,153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18822 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18801
Montrose (18801)
$70,510 median income
- 18834
New Milford (18834)
$70,323 median income
- 13903
Binghamton (13903)
$66,278 median income
- 13748
Conklin (13748)
$62,125 median income
- 18822
Hallstead (18822)
$60,132 median income
- 13795
Kirkwood (13795)
$56,743 median income
- 18821
Great Bend (18821)
$52,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18822 ranks #5 of 7 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 18822, 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 (3,642 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 18822 in?
ZIP code 18822 (Hallstead) 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 18822?
ZIP code 18822 in Hallstead, PA has a population of 3,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18822?
The median household income in ZIP 18822 is $60,132, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18822?
The median home value in ZIP 18822 is $204,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18822 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18822?
ZIP code 18822 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18822 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18822?
In ZIP code 18822, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 18822?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18822 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18822?
In ZIP code 18822, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18822 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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