Population 11,650 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 18428: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 18428
Household size in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 18428 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.5 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.8 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 18428 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 18428: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 18428
Renters in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.0% of households in ZIP 18428 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 40.2% of the housing in ZIP 18428, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. ZIP 18428 has the highest vacancy rate of any Pennsylvania ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 18428 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $963 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,007 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,119 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,241 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$277 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 18428 costs $1,241 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $277 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 18428
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 18428 (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 18428: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 18428
| Period | ZIP 18428 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 18428: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 18428 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 18428 | 2.37 | 52.8 | 6.7% | 14.0% | 40.2% | 1981 | $1,241 | 33.8% | 95.0% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 18464 | 2.57 | 46.5 | 6.4% | 17.9% | 40.4% | 1981 | $1,307 | 20.9% | 95.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 18457 | 2.31 | 60.0 | 7.4% | 0.3% | 64.8% | 1991 | $1,351 | 30.4% | 96.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 18425 | 2.77 | 51.6 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 28.1% | 1972 | $1,046 | 20.7% | 92.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 18451 | 2.10 | 61.4 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 68.4% | 1981 | $1,249 | 35.6% | 94.2% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 18438 | 1.87 | 59.8 | 3.0% | 8.8% | 58.2% | 1976 | $1,220 | 39.4% | 96.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 18435 | 2.35 | 62.3 | 3.9% | 0.7% | 63.2% | 1984 | $1,311 | 33.8% | 93.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 18473 | 2.11 | 45.9 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1969 | $1,104 | 19.2% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 18426 | 2.61 | 48.3 | 10.7% | 14.3% | 46.8% | 1983 | $1,122 | 25.4% | 85.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 18458 | 2.82 | 47.0 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 46.8% | 1978 | $1,221 | 29.7% | 93.7% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 12719 | 1.95 | 55.7 | 2.3% | 11.5% | 40.0% | 1968 | $1,309 | 38.9% | 93.5% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 70754, LA · 32754, FL · 33592, FL · 35004, AL · 36877, AL · 37367, TN · 38663, MS · 38843, MS · 39059, MS · 44056, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 18428. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.