18421 ZIP Code
Browndale, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18421 |
| City/Town: | Browndale |
| County: | Susquehanna |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 4,424 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,429 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,547 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,246 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,000 |
| Land Area: | 37.3 sq miles
96.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6642, -75.4929 |
Population Information (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,424 | -- |
| Male: | 2,084 | 47.1% |
| Female: | 2,340 | 52.9% |
| Median Age: | 48.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 219 | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 167 | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 278 | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 260 | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 154 | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 453 | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 530 | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 616 | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 428 | 9.7% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 371 | 8.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 519 | 11.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 223 | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 206 | 4.7% |
Housing Information (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,000 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $785 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,246 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,880 | 83.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 366 | 16.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,492 | 79.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 388 | 20.6% |
Educational Attainment (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,346 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 43 | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 90 | 2.7% |
| High school graduate: | 1,443 | 43.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 671 | 20.1% |
| Associate degree: | 315 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 503 | 15.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 281 | 8.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% |
Income Information (18421 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,429 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,610 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,158 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,547 / yr. |
Employment (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,151 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,043 | 95.0% |
| Unemployed: | 108 | 5.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,576 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,585 | 77.6% |
| Government workers: | 364 | 17.8% |
| Self-employed: | 94 | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,230 | 95.6% |
| Black or African American: | 55 | 1.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 11 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races: | 117 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 39 | 0.9% |
| Mexican: | 112 | 2.5% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 1.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 1.0% |
Income Distribution (18421 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 69 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 47 | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 178 | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 138 | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 272 | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 363 | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 237 | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 332 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 122 | 6.5% |
| $200,000 or more: | 122 | 6.5% |
Commute to Work (18421 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,586 | 77.6% |
| Carpooled: | 201 | 9.8% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 23 | 1.1% |
| Other means: | 26 | 1.3% |
| Worked from home: | 175 | 8.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.9 min | -- |
Industry (18421 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 1.2% |
| Construction: | 154 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 283 | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 124 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade: | 134 | 6.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 158 | 7.7% |
| Information: | 30 | 1.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 89 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 153 | 7.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 508 | 24.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 116 | 5.7% |
| Other services: | 102 | 5.0% |
| Public administration: | 168 | 8.2% |
Poverty Status (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,112 | 92.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,108 | 70.3% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,718 | 38.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 212 | 4.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (18421 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,355 | 72.1% |
| Social Security income: | 778 | 41.4% |
| Retirement income: | 610 | 32.4% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 105 | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 1.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 164 | 8.7% |
Housing Types (18421 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,812 | 80.7% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 77 | 3.4% |
| 2 units: | 54 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 52 | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 89 | 4.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 75 | 3.3% |
| Mobile home: | 81 | 3.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.3% |
Year Structure Built (18421 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 45 | 2.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 149 | 6.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 313 | 13.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 249 | 11.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 355 | 15.8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 141 | 6.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 155 | 6.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 97 | 4.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 742 | 33.0% |
Bedrooms (18421 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 58 | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 145 | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 484 | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 977 | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 496 | 22.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 86 | 3.8% |
Heating Fuel (18421 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 380 | 20.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 227 | 12.1% |
| Electricity: | 359 | 19.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 775 | 41.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 41 | 2.2% |
| Wood: | 69 | 3.7% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.9% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.6% |
Vehicles Available (18421 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 116 | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 726 | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 631 | 33.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 407 | 21.6% |
Home Value Distribution (18421 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 68 | 4.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 266 | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 284 | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 243 | 16.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 362 | 24.3% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 214 | 14.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 43 | 2.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.8% |
Housing Costs (18421 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,348 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $604 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $785 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 |
Households (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,880 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 831 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 241 | 12.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 352 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 545 | 29.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 456 | 24.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 679 | 36.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- |
Marital Status (18421 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,782 | -- |
| Never married: | 630 | 35.4% |
| Now married: | 879 | 49.3% |
| Separated: | 83 | 4.7% |
| Widowed: | 152 | 8.5% |
| Divorced: | 494 | 27.7% |
School Enrollment (18421 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 805 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 46 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 32 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 384 | 47.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 202 | 25.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 141 | 17.5% |
Veterans & Disability (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,598 | -- |
| Veterans: | 299 | 8.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,324 | -- |
| With a disability: | 699 | 16.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 96 | 13.7% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 322 | 46.1% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 281 | 40.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18421 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,839 | 86.8% |
| Different house: | 539 | 12.2% |
| Same county: | 206 | 38.2% |
| Different county: | 333 | 61.8% |
| Different state: | 17 | 3.2% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18421 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,297 | 97.1% |
| Foreign born: | 25 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 127 | 508.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 127 | 508.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 127 | 508.0% |
| Asia: | 36 | 144.0% |
| Africa: | 6 | 24.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 20 | 80.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 124.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18421 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,205 | -- |
| English only: | 4,078 | 97.0% |
| Language other than English: | 127 | 3.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 30 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 64 | 1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.6% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% |
Computers & Internet (18421 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,880 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,683 | 89.5% |
Browndale, PA18421