City

Thompson, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Susquehanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,319Population
💰$67,639Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$230,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate340 (37.5%)
Some College92 (10.2%)
Associates140 (15.5%)
Bachelors120 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree212 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,639 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$230,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,313/mo
Total Housing Units1,081
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Thompson, PA

Thompson is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Susquehanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,319 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Thompson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,639 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Thompson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,313 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thompson is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thompson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18465 1,319 $67,639 $230,000 $1,313 5.8% 36.6% 78.7%