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 Moderate-density area
- $57,386
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,018. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,700 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $855; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Susquehanna County, so 18847 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 18847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Susquehanna, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18847.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 18847?
42.8
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,386
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,018
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18847 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Susquehanna, 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)
$57,386 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
2,801housing units
2,801
Total Housing Units
2,007
Occupied Units
794
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 13865
Windsor (13865)
6,371 residents
- 18847
Susquehanna (18847)
6,024 residents
- 18834
New Milford (18834)
3,691 residents
- 18465 1,340
Thompson (18465)
1,340 residents
- 18462 427
Starrucca (18462)
427 residents
- 18825 111
Jackson (18825)
111 residents
- 18454 64
Poyntelle (18454)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18847 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18847 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13865
Windsor (13865)
$73,623 median income
- 18825
Jackson (18825)
$72,679 median income
- 18834
New Milford (18834)
$70,323 median income
- 18462
Starrucca (18462)
$69,667 median income
- 18465
Thompson (18465)
$67,578 median income
- 18454
Poyntelle (18454)
$61,250 median income
- 18847
Susquehanna (18847)
$57,386 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18847, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,024 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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