Zip code 18445: Newfoundland, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 18445
18445 is a small-town zip code in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania (Wayne County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 2,342 people live here, or 71 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,429 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,700, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $875 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.7 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 18445 compares
- Housing vacancy27.6%97thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%177th of 1,699 in PA
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%200th of 1,704 in PA
- Average commute33.7 min89thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min203rd of 1,596 in PA
- Uninsured rate14.6%87thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%137th of 1,705 in PA
- Poverty rate20.7%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%193rd of 1,699 in PA
- Median age44.885thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9774th of 1,707 in PA
- 84thU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%715th of 1,707 in PA
- Veterans8.3%80thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%518th of 1,707 in PA
- 80thU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%315th of 1,704 in PA
- Work from home20.8%79thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%220th of 1,704 in PA
- Homeownership rate79.3%77thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%882nd of 1,698 in PA
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474246th of 1,697 in PA
- Residents under 1824.3%69thU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%340th of 1,707 in PA
- 55thU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%976th of 1,704 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$48,06350thU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599724th of 1,693 in PA
- Tech workers2.9%50thU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%503rd of 1,704 in PA
- Diversity index43.341stU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6237th of 1,707 in PA
- 41stU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%286th of 1,707 in PA
- Median home value$247,70033rdU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500503rd of 1,628 in PA
- Per capita income$34,38732ndU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,025th of 1,707 in PA
- 28thU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%818th of 1,706 in PA
- 23rdU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%796th of 1,596 in PA
- Broadband access86.7%18thWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%990th of 1,698 in PA
- 17thU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,082nd of 1,704 in PA
- Median household income$53,42912thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,414th of 1,617 in PA
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209895th of 1,366 in PA
- Population density71/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,297th of 1,707 in PA
- Population2,3424thU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639897th of 1,707 in PA
| Measure | 18445 | Wayne | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 27.6% | 35.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 177th of 1,699 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.9% | 6% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 200th of 1,704 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.7 min | 28.9 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 203rd of 1,596 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 14.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 137th of 1,705 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 20.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 193rd of 1,699 | |
| Median age | 44.8 | 49.2 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 774th of 1,707 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.2% | 25.6% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 715th of 1,707 | |
| Veterans | 8.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 518th of 1,707 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.5% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 10% | 315th of 1,704 | |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 220th of 1,704 | |
| Homeownership rate | 79.3% | 80.5% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 882nd of 1,698 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.468 | 0.449 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 246th of 1,697 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.3% | 16.4% | 20.4% | 22% | 340th of 1,707 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 976th of 1,704 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,063 | $41,798 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 724th of 1,693 | |
| Tech workers | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 503rd of 1,704 | |
| Diversity index | 43.3 | 23.1 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 237th of 1,707 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.5% | 4.3% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 286th of 1,707 | |
| Median home value | $247,700 | $242,100 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 503rd of 1,628 | |
| Per capita income | $34,387 | $35,882 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,025th of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 23.4% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 818th of 1,706 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43% | 51.9% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 796th of 1,596 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.7% | 86.7% | 89.7% | 91% | 990th of 1,698 | |
| Government workers | 9.7% | 14.7% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,082nd of 1,704 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,429 | $62,381 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,414th of 1,617 | |
| Median gross rent | $875 | $1,038 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 895th of 1,366 | |
| Population density | 71/sq mi | 71/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,297th of 1,707 | |
| Population | 2,342 | 51,262 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 897th of 1,707 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White73%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.5%
- Other2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 989
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 58.9%
- Married couples
- 43%
- Living alone
- 33.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.3%
- Male / female
- 56% / 44%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,366
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Vacant
- 27.6%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 43%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.1%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 18445 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $83,301 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,688 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,478 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,125 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.5%
- Households with broadband
- 86.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.5%
- No internet access
- 9.8%
- Without health insurance
- 14.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Newfoundland
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Wayne County
- Center point
- 41.2979° N, 75.3594° W
- Land area
- 33 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
18445 spans 2 counties
- Wayne County68% of land
- Pike County32% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Pocono Springs (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 18445
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18460 | South Sterling, PA | 2.1 mi | $51,500 |
| 18463 | Sterling, PA | 3.6 mi | $100,972 |
| 18325 | Canadensis, PA | 5.4 mi | $103,500 |
| 18426 | Greentown, PA | 6.5 mi | $63,219 |
| 18466 | Tobyhanna, PA | 7.1 mi | $80,169 |
| 18427 | Hamlin, PA · PO box | 7.8 mi | — |
| 18323 | Buck Hill Falls, PA | 8.4 mi | — |
| 18424 | Gouldsboro, PA | 9 mi | $61,315 |
| 18357 | Skytop, PA | 9 mi | — |
| 18342 | Mountainhome, PA | 9.3 mi | $68,843 |
| 18451 | Paupack, PA | 10 mi | $155,238 |
| 18436 | Lake Ariel, PA | 10 mi | $69,498 |
Zip codes like 18445 elsewhere
Questions about 18445
What city is zip code 18445?
18445 is assigned to Newfoundland, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 18445 in?
18445 is mostly in Wayne County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 18445?
About 2,342 people live in 18445, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 18445 in?
18445 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 18445?
The median household income in 18445 is $53,429.
What zip codes are near 18445?
The closest zip codes to 18445 are 18460, 18463, 18325, 18426, 18466.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18445, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.