City

South Sterling, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥141Population
💰$53,333Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$189,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊23.8%Unemployment▲ 387% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 11.4%Other: 11.4%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic11.4%
Other11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
6%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
21%
65+
43%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment23.8% ▲ 387% above avg
HS Graduate36 (43.4%)
Some College7 (8.4%)
Associates26 (31.3%)
Bachelors3 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree11 (13.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 31.3%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
HS Grad43.4%
Some College8.4%
Associates31.3%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,333 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$189,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units103
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
77%
About South Sterling, PA

South Sterling is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 141 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, South Sterling is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,333 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in South Sterling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Sterling is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18460 141 $53,333 $189,600 $1,063 23.8% 16.9% 73.4%