Lawton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18828
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 352
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18828 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18828 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawton, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to just 352 residents across 25.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18828 reports a modest median household income of $56,667 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,036. Unemployment is 11.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $247,700 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,098; 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18828 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 →
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 18828, Lawton, 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
352
Population
25.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18828?
56.3
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
14.4%
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?
$56,667
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$40,036
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18828 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lawton, 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)
$56,667 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
150housing units
150
Total Housing Units
78
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,098
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 18828, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $584,000.
7
Businesses
35
Employees
$584K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 42.9% |
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 18828 vs 18845 →
ZIP 18828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18630
Meshoppen (18630)
3,556 residents
- 18623
Laceyville (18623)
2,733 residents
- 18818 1,394
Friendsville (18818)
1,394 residents
- 18829 868
Le Raysville (18829)
868 residents
- 18851 706
Warren Center (18851)
706 residents
- 18828 352
Lawton (18828)
352 residents
- 18845 297
Stevensville (18845)
297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18828 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18828 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18630
Meshoppen (18630)
$89,464 median income
- 18829
Le Raysville (18829)
$84,667 median income
- 18851
Warren Center (18851)
$78,333 median income
- 18623
Laceyville (18623)
$74,798 median income
- 18818
Friendsville (18818)
$62,917 median income
- 18845
Stevensville (18845)
$58,036 median income
- 18828
Lawton (18828)
$56,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18828 ranks #7 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 18828, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 18828 in?
ZIP code 18828 (Lawton) 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 18828?
ZIP code 18828 in Lawton, PA has a population of 352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18828?
The median household income in ZIP 18828 is $56,667, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18828?
The median home value in ZIP 18828 is $247,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18828 is White at 85.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18828?
ZIP code 18828 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18828?
In ZIP code 18828, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 18828?
In ZIP code 18828, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18828 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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