ZIP Code 18842

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South Gibson · Susquehanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
278

26/sq mi

Median income
$82,969

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$195,800

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.8%

Median age 50.2

Land area
10.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18842 in South Gibson, Pennsylvania has a population of 278. The median household income is $82,969, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $195,800, 30% below the US average. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18842 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.7 square miles in South Gibson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 278 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 18842 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18842 sits at $82,969 (7% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $60,838. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 14.5%. On housing, the median home value is $195,800 (14% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18842 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Susquehanna County, so you can benchmark 18842 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 →

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 18842, South Gibson, 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

278

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18842?

50.2

Median Age

41.3%

Male

58.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$82,969

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$60,838

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

87

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$195,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 18842, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,606,000.

9

Businesses

54

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 18842 vs 18825 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18825 Jackson, PA 111 3.6 mi
18823 Harford, PA 193 3.9 mi
18441 Lenoxville, PA 289 6.8 mi
18470 Union Dale, PA 2,226 4.8 mi
18826 Kingsley, PA 1,910 6.5 mi
18413 Clifford, PA 151 7.8 mi
18430 Herrick Center, PA 33 7.6 mi
18834 New Milford, PA 3,691 7.6 mi
18465 Thompson, PA 1,340 7.5 mi
18446 Nicholson, PA 3,733 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18842 in?
ZIP code 18842 (South Gibson) 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 18842?
ZIP code 18842 in South Gibson, PA has a population of 278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18842?
The median household income in ZIP 18842 is $82,969, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18842?
The median home value in ZIP 18842 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18842 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18842?
ZIP code 18842 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18842?
In ZIP code 18842, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 18842?
In ZIP code 18842, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18842?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18842 is 13.2% 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 South Gibson, 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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