City

Sterling, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥270Population
💰$110,192Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂57.7Median Age
🏠$303,600Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓14.2%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads14.2% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.3%)
HS Graduate130 (55.8%)
Some College28 (12%)
Associates39 (16.7%)
Bachelors14 (6%)
Graduate Degree19 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad55.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,192 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$303,600 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units111
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
45%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Sterling, PA

Sterling is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 270 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.7 years.

Economically, Sterling is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,192 is above the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,600, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is less-educated. 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.48%).

Sterling, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18463 270 $110,192 $303,600 8.0% 14.2% 85.1%