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Wayne County
Honesdale, PA
18431
18431 ZIP Code — Honesdale, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18431 is located in
Honesdale ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 134.75 square miles and serves a population of
12,807 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 18431
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $53,613. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
12,807
Population density
95 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
134.75 sq mi
Water area
3.35 sq mi
Latitude
41.6293
Longitude
-75.2374
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.8%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$53,613
Median household income
$196,600
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,208 17.2% 18 and over 10,599 82.8% 65 and over 3,016 23.5% Median age 46.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Group Count % White 12,109 92.3% Two or more races 503 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 316 2.4% Asian 88 0.7% Other race 64 0.5% Black or African American 31 0.2% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.9%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.8%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 14.9% $25k–$35k 12.5% $35k–$50k 11.3% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 13.1% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $53,613
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $196,600 Median rent / month $931 Owner occupied 72.3% Renter occupied 27.7% Vacant 14.2% Single-family detached 74.0% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 10.9% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.6% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 19.3% 1960–1969 5.4% 1950–1959 11.1% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 23.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 45.2% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.0% 1 vehicle 35.1% 2 vehicles 34.3% 3 or more 18.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.9% Electricity 24.5% Propane / LP gas 12.8% Fuel oil 28.3% Wood 7.3% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,359 43.7% Cohabiting couple 445 8.2% Male householder, no spouse 847 15.7% Female householder, no spouse 1,745 32.3% Households with children under 18 1,222 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 2,169 40.2% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.1% 23.1% Married 48.3% 43.4% Separated 0.8% 2.0% Widowed 2.6% 13.8% Divorced 11.2% 17.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.9% Bachelor's or higher 21.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 120 5.5% Kindergarten 111 5.1% Elementary school 1,100 50.2% High school 438 20.0% College / grad school 423 19.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Public administration
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.0% Service 21.5% Sales & office 22.9% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 15.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 14.2% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.2% Carpool 5.8% Public transit 0.2% Walk 6.0% Work from home 9.1% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.9% Retirement income 30.2% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 13.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.8% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 60.5% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 841 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 11.9% 65 and over 35.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.9% Public insurance 47.0% No insurance 7.6% Uninsured under 19 2.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 12,323 96.2% Spanish 26 0.2% Other Indo-European 10 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 14 0.1% Other languages 2 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,420 97.0% Born in same state 12,302 96.1% Born in different state 7,717 60.3% Foreign born 118 0.9% Naturalized citizen 387 3.0% Not a US citizen 334 86.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2,072 16.2% French 1,681 13.1% Arab 1,037 8.1% English 236 1.8% Irish 110 0.9%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 70 0.5% German 50 0.4% Polish 41 0.3% Dutch 13 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 90.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18431
What city is ZIP code 18431 in?
ZIP code 18431 is primarily assigned to Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18431 in?
ZIP code 18431 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18431 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 18431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 18431?
ZIP code 18431 has an estimated population of 12,807 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18431?
The median home value in ZIP code 18431 is $196,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18431?
The median household income in ZIP code 18431 is $53,613, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18431 in?
ZIP code 18431 observes the EST timezone.
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