City

Forest City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Susquehanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,475Population
💰$69,593Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$169,100Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,366 (42.4%)
Some College301 (9.3%)
Associates463 (14.4%)
Bachelors316 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree752 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,593 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$169,100 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units2,234
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Forest City, PA

Forest City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Susquehanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,475 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Forest City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,593 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Forest City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forest City is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.98%).

Forest City, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Forest City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18421 4,475 $69,593 $169,100 $869 5.8% 33.2% 78.0%