City

Tafton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,455Population
💰$75,855Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$319,900Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 2.8%Asian: 2.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black2.8%
Asian2.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
HS Graduate382 (34.6%)
Some College205 (18.6%)
Associates133 (12.1%)
Bachelors172 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree211 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad34.6%
Some College18.6%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,855 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$319,900 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,474/mo
Total Housing Units1,314
Vacant Units711

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Tafton, PA

Tafton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,455 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Tafton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,855 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Tafton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $319,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,474 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tafton is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18464 1,455 $75,855 $319,900 $1,474 6.4% 34.7% 91.0%