Wyalusing, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18853
Bradford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,252
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wyalusing pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18853 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18853 covers 265.8 square miles in Wyalusing, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,252 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18853 reports a modest median household income of $67,250 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,790. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,200 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $876; 75.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bradford County, so 18853 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 18853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wyalusing, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18853.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 18853, Wyalusing, 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
4,252
Population
265.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18853?
45.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$67,250
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$40,790
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18853 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wyalusing, 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)
$67,250 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,075housing units
2,075
Total Housing Units
1,605
Occupied Units
470
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$876
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 18853, employing approximately 2,348 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,618,000.
116
Businesses
2,348
Employees
$132.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 18853 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18853
Wyalusing (18853)
4,252 residents
- 18623
Laceyville (18623)
2,733 residents
- 18854 1,510
Wysox (18854)
1,510 residents
- 18829 868
Le Raysville (18829)
868 residents
- 18846 847
Sugar Run (18846)
847 residents
- 18845 297
Stevensville (18845)
297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18853 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18853 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18846
Sugar Run (18846)
$86,042 median income
- 18829
Le Raysville (18829)
$84,667 median income
- 18854
Wysox (18854)
$77,917 median income
- 18623
Laceyville (18623)
$74,798 median income
- 18853
Wyalusing (18853)
$67,250 median income
- 18845
Stevensville (18845)
$58,036 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18853 ranks #5 of 6 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 18853, 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 (4,252 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 18853 in?
ZIP code 18853 (Wyalusing) is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Bradford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bradford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18853?
ZIP code 18853 in Wyalusing, PA has a population of 4,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18853?
The median household income in ZIP 18853 is $67,250, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18853?
The median home value in ZIP 18853 is $225,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18853 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18853?
ZIP code 18853 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 2,348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18853 are: Retail trade (16), Finance and insurance (15), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18853?
In ZIP code 18853, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 18853?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18853 is 26.4 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 18853?
In ZIP code 18853, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18853 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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