City

Lake Ariel, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥13,225Population
💰$73,209Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$222,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.3% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,679 (48.9%)
Some College904 (9.4%)
Associates1,084 (11.3%)
Bachelors802 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree2,039 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad48.9%
Some College9.4%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,209 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units9,747
Vacant Units4,630

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Lake Ariel, PA

Lake Ariel is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,225 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Lake Ariel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,209 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Ariel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Ariel is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Ariel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18436 13,225 $73,209 $222,000 $890 9.0% 29.7% 88.3%