City

Damascus, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,242Population
💰$87,985Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$327,600Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic13.9%
Black0.9%
Asian2.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
5%
18–24
2%
25–44
10%
45–64
43%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate329 (31.9%)
Some College222 (21.6%)
Associates87 (8.4%)
Bachelors73 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree319 (31%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 31%Edu
HS Grad31.9%
Some College21.6%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,985 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$327,600 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,087
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Damascus, PA

Damascus is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,242 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Damascus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,985 is above the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Damascus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $327,600, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Damascus is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.54%).

Damascus, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Damascus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18415 1,242 $87,985 $327,600 5.3% 38.1% 94.4%