| ZIP Code | 18616 |
|---|---|
| City | Forksville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft |
| Latitude | 41.519364 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.640201 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 327 (50.9%) |
| Some College | 73 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 83 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 77 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 79 (12.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,029 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,300 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $743/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 745 |
| Vacant Units | 415 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 745 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 415 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 18616 is located in Forksville, Pennsylvania, within Sullivan County. With a population of 792, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.4 years. Economically, 18616 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,029 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18616 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $743 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 18616 is primarily White (98.11%). Residents are less-educated — 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18616 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 18616 in Forksville, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 792 residents, a median household income of $66,029, and a median home value of $218,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.