PlainZIP

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
$208,100
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $208,100 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 49.7% of 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 -. To put 18843 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Susquehanna County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 18843?

62.4

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

150

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.7%
Renter 50.3%

$208,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

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

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ZIP 18843 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 18843 ranks #7 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 Code City Population Distance
18816 Dimock, PA 128 3.2 mi
18801 Montrose, PA 8,266 3.1 mi
18844 Springville, PA 1,870 6.9 mi
18824 Hop Bottom, PA 1,401 8.7 mi
18630 Meshoppen, PA 3,556 11.0 mi
18818 Friendsville, PA 1,394 11.0 mi
18446 Nicholson, PA 3,733 12.7 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 South Montrose, PA Pennsylvania

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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