18635 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18635, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18635 is a zip code in Columbia County and Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, which covers Mifflin, Hollenback, Nescopeck, and Nescopeck, with a total population of 3,622 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18635 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18635.

The estimated population of people living in 18635 is 3,622, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18635 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,622
 -4.43% -5.43%
2020
3,790
 -0.18% -
2019
3,797
+0.13%
-
2018
3,792
 -0.99% -
2017
3,830
 - -

Population of 18635 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18635 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.7%
92.6%
 +3.35%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.4%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
4.3%
 -65.12%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.9%
 -11.11%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18635 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18635 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18635 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18635 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 +3.16% 45 +3.69% 47.2 +4.19%
2020 44.3 -2.42% 43.4 -4.41% 45.3 -0.22%
2019 45.4 +0.22% 45.4 +2.48% 45.4 -1.09%
2018 45.3 -0.44% 44.3 -2.64% 45.9 +0.66%
2017 45.5 - 45.5 - 45.6 -

The median age of the 18635 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18635 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 140 +71.42% 201 -0.6% 261 196
10 to 19 232 -32.79% 242 -44.96% 162 147
20 to 29 231 -19.19% 187 -2.71% 188 180
30 to 39 139 +24.4% 194 -3.55% 169 183
40 to 49 346 -10.69% 310 -34.35% 304 215
50 to 59 254 -1.77% 339 -10.97% 238 302
60 to 69 295 +5.14% 236 +8.26% 307 254
70+ 226 +9.92% 258 +4.46% 249 267

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18635 zip code is $68,750.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18635.

  • Under 25
    $45,547.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,942.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18635 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18635, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18635 is currently $79,902.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.49% of households in 18635 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18635 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18635 is $33,230.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18635 by the total population of 18635.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18635 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18635 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18635 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18635 zip over the age of 16 is 2,994.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18635 is 61.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18635 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 138 65.90% 31.90%
20 to 24 years 165 80.60% 30.10%
25 to 29 years 203 86.70% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 207 93.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 417 77.50% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 499 89.80% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 288 75.70% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 276 65.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 442 38.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 359 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18635. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,896 65.30% 5.40%
Black or African American 50 68.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 33.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 22 86.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 36 75.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,883 65.30% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18635 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18635 is 1,843, with median earnings of $40,332.00.

Women in 18635 are earning approximately 76.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,843 $40,332.00
Male 992 $46,944.00
Female 851 $36,008.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18635 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 239 $42,656.00
Business and Financial 37 $48,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $63,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $33,125.00
Community and Social Service 27 $41,563.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 145 $52,663.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $30,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 154 $50,000.00
Healthcare Support 59 $27,361.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $56,429.00
Law Enforcement 23 $87,813.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $10,735.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $27,813.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $15,893.00
Sales 135 $34,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $38,533.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $32,292.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $40,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 100 $80,000.00
Production 183 $41,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $35,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18635 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18635.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 147 $61,250.00 92 $40,938.00
Business and Financial 17 $49,063.00 20 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $76,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 11 $63,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $12,212.00 10 $37,500.00
Community and Social Service 10 $41,250.00 17 $50,417.00
Legal 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $73,281.00 100 $50,227.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 143 $50,329.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 38 $14,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $56,786.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $87,813.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $11,250.00 35 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $27,083.00 13 $27,969.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 23 $15,417.00
Sales 61 $41,719.00 74 $31,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $33,068.00 148 $39,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $50,500.00 16 $30,833.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $40,625.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 100 $80,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $54,375.00 56 $32,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $35,313.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,487 households in 18635, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,050 families living in the 18635 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18635:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 899 72 79 437
Average Household Size 2.92 2.83 3.18 1.25
Total Families 899 72 79 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.5 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 1,050 families living in 18635, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18635:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,687 housing units in 18635.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,487 88.14%
Vacant 200 11.86%

13.52% of the total 1,687 housing units in 18635 are rental units. This is approximately 228 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,229 are occupied by the owner - or 72.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18635 is $824.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18635 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    30
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    157
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    60
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18635 is $165,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18635 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    195
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    255
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    297
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    291
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    127
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18635. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18635 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    506
  • 1940 to 1949
    81
  • 1950 to 1959
    195
  • 1960 to 1969
    155
  • 1970 to 1979
    212
  • 1980 to 1989
    181
  • 1990 to 1999
    162
  • 2000 to 2009
    161
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18635 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    105
  • 1 vehicle available
    328
  • 2 vehicles available
    562
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    492

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18635 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18635 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18635.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    50
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    155
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    228
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    318
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    266
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    147
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    214
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    66
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    109
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    54
  • 90 or more minutes
    51

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18635 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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