City

Nicholson, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wyoming County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,208Population
💰$64,868Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,012 (44.9%)
Some College245 (10.9%)
Associates250 (11.1%)
Bachelors316 (14%)
Graduate Degree415 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,868 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units1,680
Vacant Units334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Nicholson, PA

Nicholson is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wyoming County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,208 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Nicholson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,868 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nicholson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nicholson is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nicholson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18446 3,208 $64,868 $200,000 $808 3.0% 32.4% 82.5%