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Population and households in ZIP 18436
Household size in ZIP 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 18436 run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania overall, where it has 2.46 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.5 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.4, ZIP 18436 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.5, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 18436 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 18436
Renters in ZIP 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 18436 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.5% of the housing in ZIP 18436, 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. Only two of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 18436 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $791 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,036 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $912 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,118 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 18436 pays $1,118 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $327 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 18436
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 18436 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 18436 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 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 18436
| Period | ZIP 18436 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 18436 runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 4.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 18436 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 18436 | 2.57 | 51.4 | 8.8% | 14.0% | 38.5% | 1981 | $1,118 | 23.9% | 93.9% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 18427 | 2.28 | 51.9 | 10.3% | 32.7% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,087 | 22.6% | 90.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 18463 | 2.44 | 54.8 | 0.7% | 10.2% | 29.2% | 1991 | $869 | 18.6% | 89.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 18459 | 3.03 | 40.9 | 16.7% | 19.4% | 20.4% | 1975 | $1,007 | 21.2% | 95.0% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 18438 | 1.87 | 59.8 | 3.0% | 8.8% | 58.2% | 1976 | $1,220 | 39.4% | 96.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 18451 | 2.10 | 61.4 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 68.4% | 1981 | $1,249 | 35.6% | 94.2% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 18426 | 2.61 | 48.3 | 10.7% | 14.3% | 46.8% | 1983 | $1,122 | 25.4% | 85.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 18444 | 2.45 | 47.9 | 7.2% | 14.8% | 7.5% | 1980 | $1,169 | 35.0% | 94.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 18403 | 2.34 | 47.4 | 8.6% | 25.0% | 11.4% | 1967 | $898 | 38.4% | 93.0% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 18434 | 2.33 | 43.2 | 17.9% | 30.5% | 16.0% | 1960 | $1,053 | 29.7% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 18472 | 2.52 | 41.2 | 9.2% | 26.9% | 14.9% | 1982 | $906 | 16.1% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 18436. 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.
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