| ZIP Code | 18436 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Ariel |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,356 ft |
| Latitude | 41.442792 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.393451 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 83% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,679 (48.9%) |
| Some College | 904 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 1,084 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 802 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,039 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,209 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,000 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $890/mo ↓ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,747 |
| Vacant Units | 4,630 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,747 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4,630 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 18436 is located in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. With a population of 13,225, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.2 years. Economically, 18436 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,209 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18436 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $890 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 18436 is primarily White (94.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18436 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 18436 in Lake Ariel, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,225 residents, a median household income of $73,209, and a median home value of $222,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.