South Montrose, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18843
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 277
- 122/sq mi High-density area
- $208,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Montrose pairs below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 122
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18843 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18843 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to just 277 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 18843, but per-capita income is $34,040. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $208,100 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); 49.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18843 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 18843, South 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
277
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18843?
62.4
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$34,040
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
145
Occupied Units
5
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,100
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 18843, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,580,000.
4
Businesses
97
Employees
$6.6M
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 18843 vs 18816 →
ZIP 18843 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
- 18446
Nicholson (18446)
3,733 residents
- 18630
Meshoppen (18630)
3,556 residents
- 18844 1,870
Springville (18844)
1,870 residents
- 18824 1,401
Hop Bottom (18824)
1,401 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 18843 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18843 in?
ZIP code 18843 (South 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 18843?
ZIP code 18843 in South Montrose, PA has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18843?
The median home value in ZIP 18843 is $208,100, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18843 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18843?
ZIP code 18843 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18843?
In ZIP code 18843, 84.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 18843?
In ZIP code 18843, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18843 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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