City

Honesdale, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥12,576Population
💰$55,323Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$222,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,557 (42.7%)
Some College816 (9.8%)
Associates948 (11.4%)
Bachelors913 (11%)
Graduate Degree2,039 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,323 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$222,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units6,217
Vacant Units814

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Honesdale, PA

Honesdale is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,576 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Honesdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,323 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Honesdale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Honesdale is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Honesdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18431 12,576 $55,323 $222,000 $1,013 5.7% 35.4% 73.8%