Zip code 18631: Mifflinville, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 18631
18631 is a suburban zip code in Mifflinville, Pennsylvania (Columbia County), covering 1.4 sq mi of land. About 1,100 people live here, or 774 per square mile. The median resident is 47 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,125 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $214,100, 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. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $959 a month.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.3 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and management.
How 18631 compares
- Healthcare workers19.6%99thU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%102nd of 1,704 in PA
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%419th of 1,707 in PA
- 91stU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9588th of 1,707 in PA
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474162nd of 1,697 in PA
- Homeownership rate78.3%74thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%937th of 1,698 in PA
- Veterans7.4%71stU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%686th of 1,707 in PA
- Poverty rate14.2%66thU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%426th of 1,699 in PA
- Work from home15.8%64thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%408th of 1,704 in PA
- 64thU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%473rd of 1,704 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$47,11547thU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599792nd of 1,693 in PA
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%506th of 1,706 in PA
- Uninsured rate6.2%44thU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%536th of 1,705 in PA
- 41stU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%571st of 1,596 in PA
- Population density774/sq mi39thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi534th of 1,707 in PA
- Residents under 1820.2%33rdU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%780th of 1,707 in PA
- Median home value$214,10024thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500716th of 1,628 in PA
- Average commute21.3 min19thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,350th of 1,596 in PA
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%562nd of 1,707 in PA
- Per capita income$29,60118thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,389th of 1,707 in PA
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209731st of 1,366 in PA
- 11thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,396th of 1,699 in PA
- Median household income$46,1256thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,527th of 1,617 in PA
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,185th of 1,707 in PA
- 2ndU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,465th of 1,704 in PA
- Population1,1001stU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,127th of 1,707 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,539th of 1,704 in PA
- Broadband access67.5%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,638th of 1,698 in PA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,380th of 1,704 in PA
| Measure | 18631 | Columbia | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 19.6% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 102nd of 1,704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24.9% | 20.3% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 419th of 1,707 | |
| Median age | 47 | 41 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 588th of 1,707 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.484 | 0.436 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 162nd of 1,697 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 69.5% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 937th of 1,698 | |
| Veterans | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 686th of 1,707 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.2% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 426th of 1,699 | |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 408th of 1,704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.5% | 7.7% | 8.2% | 10% | 473rd of 1,704 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,115 | $42,975 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 792nd of 1,693 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 26.6% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 506th of 1,706 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.2% | 4% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 536th of 1,705 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.5% | 42% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 571st of 1,596 | |
| Population density | 774/sq mi | 135/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 534th of 1,707 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.2% | 17.6% | 20.4% | 22% | 780th of 1,707 | |
| Median home value | $214,100 | $206,200 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 716th of 1,628 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.3 min | 21.7 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 1,350th of 1,596 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | 2.8% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 562nd of 1,707 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,601 | $33,218 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,389th of 1,707 | |
| Median gross rent | $959 | $943 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 731st of 1,366 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 1,396th of 1,699 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,125 | $64,644 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,527th of 1,617 | |
| Diversity index | 9.1 | 17.8 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 1,185th of 1,707 | |
| Government workers | 6.1% | 13.4% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,465th of 1,704 | |
| Population | 1,100 | 65,362 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 1,127th of 1,707 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 6% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,539th of 1,704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 67.5% | 87.8% | 89.7% | 91% | 1,638th of 1,698 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 1,380th of 1,704 |
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
- White95%
- Black2%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 517
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 53.6%
- Married couples
- 40.2%
- Living alone
- 41.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 533
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Vacant
- 3%
- Median year built
- 1967
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.8%
- 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 | 18631 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,352 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,194 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $26,746 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13%
- Households with broadband
- 67.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 57.4%
- No internet access
- 32.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mifflinville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Columbia County
- Center point
- 41.0307° N, 76.3028° W
- Land area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Mifflinville (unincorporated)89% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 18631
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18603 | Berwick, PA | 4.6 mi | $60,352 |
| 18635 | Nescopeck, PA | 5.3 mi | $73,480 |
| 17815 | Bloomsburg, PA | 6.6 mi | $67,510 |
| 18601 | Beach Haven, PA · PO box | 7.1 mi | — |
| 18246 | Rock Glen, PA | 7.6 mi | $112,250 |
| 17859 | Orangeville, PA | 7.8 mi | $75,515 |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 8.4 mi | $71,979 |
| 18241 | Nuremberg, PA | 9.3 mi | $83,750 |
| 17878 | Stillwater, PA | 10 mi | $68,125 |
| 18249 | Sugarloaf, PA | 10 mi | $97,593 |
| 18256 | Weston, PA | 10 mi | $57,750 |
| 17820 | Catawissa, PA | 11 mi | $67,685 |
Zip codes like 18631 elsewhere
Questions about 18631
What city is zip code 18631?
18631 is assigned to Mifflinville, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 18631 in?
18631 is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 18631?
About 1,100 people live in 18631, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 18631 in?
18631 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 18631?
The median household income in 18631 is $46,125.
What zip codes are near 18631?
The closest zip codes to 18631 are 18603, 18635, 17815, 18601, 18246.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18631, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.