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Hop Bottom, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18824

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,401
18/sq mi
$72,250
Median income
$173,600
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hop Bottom pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18824 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hop Bottom, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,401 residents across 77.4 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18824 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,250 (7% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,833. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $173,600 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $950 a month; 84.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Susquehanna County, letting you compare 18824 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 18824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hop Bottom, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18824.

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 18824, Hop Bottom, 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

1,401

Population

77.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18824?

49.1

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$72,250

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$42,833

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18824 ranks nationally

Hop Bottom, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,250 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

713

Total Housing Units

544

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$173,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 18824, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,763,000.

18

Businesses

87

Employees

$6.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 22.2%
Manufacturing 4 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 18824 vs 18826 →

ZIP 18824 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 18824 ranks #6 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 18824 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 18824 ranks #5 of 8 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
18826 Kingsley, PA 1,910 3.8 mi
18446 Nicholson, PA 3,733 4.3 mi
18419 Factoryville, PA 4,634 8.2 mi
18844 Springville, PA 1,870 6.8 mi
18823 Harford, PA 193 6.8 mi
18420 Fleetville, PA 57 8.0 mi
18816 Dimock, PA 128 7.5 mi
18843 South Montrose, PA 277 8.7 mi
18834 New Milford, PA 3,691 10.3 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
18470 standard
Union Dale, PA
Pop: 2,226

Related Areas

Susquehanna County Hop Bottom, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18824 in? ▼
ZIP code 18824 (Hop Bottom) 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 18824? ▼
ZIP code 18824 in Hop Bottom, PA has a population of 1,401 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18824 is $72,250, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18824 is $173,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18824 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18824? ▼
ZIP code 18824 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18824 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18824? ▼
In ZIP code 18824, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 18824? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18824 is 29.0 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 18824? ▼
In ZIP code 18824, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18824 is 8.1% 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.