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Susquehanna, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18847

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

6,024
17/sq mi
$57,386
Median income
$155,700
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Susquehanna pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18847 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Susquehanna, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,024 residents across 365.1 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18847 reports a modest median household income of $57,386 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,018. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $155,700 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Susquehanna County, so you can benchmark 18847 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 18847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Susquehanna, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18847.

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 18847, Susquehanna, 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

6,024

Population

365.1

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18847?

42.8

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$57,386

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,018

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18847 ranks nationally

Susquehanna, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,386 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,801

Total Housing Units

2,007

Occupied Units

794

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$155,700

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 18847, employing approximately 589 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,284,000.

65

Businesses

589

Employees

$26.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 12.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.2%
Construction 5 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.7%
Manufacturing 4 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.2%

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 18847 vs 18825 →

ZIP 18847 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 18847 ranks #2 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 18847 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 18847 ranks #7 of 7 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
18825 Jackson, PA 111 8.6 mi
18465 Thompson, PA 1,340 7.5 mi
18462 Starrucca, PA 427 7.7 mi
13865 Windsor, NY 6,371 9.8 mi
18834 New Milford, PA 3,691 9.6 mi
18454 Poyntelle, PA 64 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Susquehanna County

18801 standard
Montrose, PA
Pop: 8,266
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
18826 standard
Kingsley, PA
Pop: 1,910

Related Areas

Susquehanna County Susquehanna, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18847 in? ▼
ZIP code 18847 (Susquehanna) 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 18847? ▼
ZIP code 18847 in Susquehanna, PA has a population of 6,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18847? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18847 is $57,386, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18847? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18847 is $155,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18847? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18847 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18847? ▼
ZIP code 18847 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18847? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18847 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18847? ▼
In ZIP code 18847, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 18847? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18847 is 27.7 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 18847? ▼
In ZIP code 18847, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18847? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18847 is 14.8% 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.