18428 ZIP Code
Hawley, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18428 |
| City/Town: | Hawley |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,405 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,985 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,602 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,687 |
| Median Home Value: | $233,500 |
| Land Area: | 151.1 sq miles
391.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4504, -75.1094 |
Population Information (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,405 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,622 | 53.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,783 | 46.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 347 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 568 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 480 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 678 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 801 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 910 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,179 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,826 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,067 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 937 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,067 | 16.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,112 | 9.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 433 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $233,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,181 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,687 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,292 | 54.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,395 | 45.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,384 | 82.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 908 | 17.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,531 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 72 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 434 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,060 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,516 | 26.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 886 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,403 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,160 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18428 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,985 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,735 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,122 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,602 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,249 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,860 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 389 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,708 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,660 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 916 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 269 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,116 | 89.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 185 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 199 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 226 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 618 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 588 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 975 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 47 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 586 | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 304 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18428 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 128 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 342 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 284 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 737 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,125 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 879 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 903 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 361 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 370 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18428 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,385 | 74.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 396 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 130 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 633 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18428 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 161 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 476 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 374 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 117 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 909 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 376 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 278 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 484 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,011 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 887 | 15.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 391 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 322 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,459 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,892 | 71.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,437 | 43.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 710 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18428 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,590 | 67.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,461 | 46.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,063 | 39.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 269 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 164 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 505 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18428 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,660 | 89.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 331 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 178 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 75 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 98 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 312 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18428 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 374 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,567 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,525 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,778 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,873 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 724 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 693 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 231 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 916 | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18428 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 447 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,968 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,108 | 52.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,594 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 511 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18428 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 326 | 6.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,202 | 22.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,032 | 38.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,270 | 24.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 133 | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 292 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18428 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 268 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,561 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,251 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,212 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18428 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 125 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 140 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 759 | 17.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 719 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,305 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 884 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 356 | 8.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 96 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18428 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,629 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $669 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,181 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,292 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,836 | 53.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 725 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,024 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,120 | 21.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,115 | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,386 | 45.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18428 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,799 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,793 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,075 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 150 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 702 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,278 | 22.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18428 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,016 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 87 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 117 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 806 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 624 | 31.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 382 | 18.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,665 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,085 | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,169 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,084 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 142 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,258 | 60.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 684 | 32.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18428 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,729 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,619 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 326 | 20.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,277 | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,007 | 62.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,831 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 207 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 574 | 277.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 574 | 277.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 574 | 277.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 254 | 122.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 146 | 70.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18428 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,058 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,088 | 92.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 970 | 8.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 531 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 231 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 163 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 45 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18428 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,292 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,019 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Hawley, PA18428