18436 ZIP Code
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18436 |
| City/Town: | Lake Ariel |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,839 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,830 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,433 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,649 |
| Median Home Value: | $210,900 |
| Land Area: | 98.8 sq miles
256.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
12.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4428, -75.3935 |
Population Information (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,839 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,477 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,362 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 553 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 564 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 554 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 702 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 816 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,258 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,210 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,472 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,192 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,273 | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,760 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,004 | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 481 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $210,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $847 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,649 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,882 | 50.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,767 | 49.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,318 | 88.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 564 | 11.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,650 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 242 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 588 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,387 | 45.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,350 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 969 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,351 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 763 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18436 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,830 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,388 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,435 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,433 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,827 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,344 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 483 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,207 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,529 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 578 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 237 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,376 | 96.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 87 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 31 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 56 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 289 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 90 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 247 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18436 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 195 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 174 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 387 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 445 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 532 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 782 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 753 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,055 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 326 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 233 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18436 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,219 | 78.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 528 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 426 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18436 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 65 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 688 | 12.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 463 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 65 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 667 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 261 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 386 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 487 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,027 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 368 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 459 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 315 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,666 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,491 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,549 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,057 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18436 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,120 | 63.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,583 | 52.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,623 | 33.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 244 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 198 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 581 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18436 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,034 | 93.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 33 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 105 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 36 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 27 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 394 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18436 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 343 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,262 | 13.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,300 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,901 | 30.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,891 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 730 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 277 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 216 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 716 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18436 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 350 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,481 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,239 | 54.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,220 | 23.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 345 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18436 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 159 | 3.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,192 | 24.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,776 | 36.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,202 | 24.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 109 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 384 | 7.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18436 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 89 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,369 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,208 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,216 | 24.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18436 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 410 | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 461 | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 955 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,457 | 33.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 573 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 317 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18436 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,562 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $646 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $847 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,882 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,037 | 62.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 564 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 878 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 709 | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,065 | 21.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,053 | 42.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18436 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,712 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,555 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,355 | 58.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 398 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,380 | 24.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18436 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,085 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 85 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 92 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 919 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 496 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 493 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,732 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,166 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,723 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,808 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 20 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,032 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 756 | 41.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18436 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,930 | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 876 | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 168 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 689 | 78.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 274 | 31.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,356 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 46 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 483 | 1050.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 483 | 1050.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 483 | 1050.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 433 | 941.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 35 | 76.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18436 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,286 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,651 | 94.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 635 | 5.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 80 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 519 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18436 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,882 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,207 | 86.2% | 89.4% |
Lake Ariel, PA18436