18445 ZIP Code — Newfoundland, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18445 is located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 32.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18445

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,706) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18445 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,475

population

32.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18445 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18445

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18445. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newfoundland	Acceptable
Newfoundland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18463 Sterling (4.1 mi) 18426 Greentown (6.3 mi) 18325 Canadensis (8.4 mi) 18466 Tobyhanna (9 mi) 18424 Gouldsboro (9.1 mi) 18451 Paupack (9.7 mi) 18326 Cresco (9.9 mi) 18438 Lakeville (10.2 mi) 18444 Moscow (10.9 mi) 18436 Lake Ariel (11.2 mi) 18464 Tafton (11.7 mi) 18344 Mount Pocono (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,475
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	32.79 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	41.2888
Longitude	-75.3484
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,475

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$49,706

Median household income

$30,358

Per capita income

$228,300

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,104

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

140

Under 5

123

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

175

25–34

154

100

35–44

146

45–54

128

101

55–59

132

60–64

116

175

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	608	24.6%
18 and over	1,867	75.4%
65 and over	524	21.2%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12%

Two or more races 8.4%

Other race 5.9%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,993	70.8%
Hispanic or Latino	339	12%
Two or more races	236	8.4%
Other race	167	5.9%
Asian	66	2.3%
Black or African American	9	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$49,706

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,300
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	37.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	27.8%
Wood	14.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	499	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	61	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	195	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	189	20.0%
Households with children under 18	245	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	36.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	23.5%
Married	50.4%	55.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.1%
Widowed	3.9%	4.5%
Divorced	11.1%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.1%
Kindergarten	15	3.6%
Elementary school	213	51.8%
High school	105	25.5%
College / grad school	57	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Retail trade 13.1%

Professional & management 13.1%

Construction 11.7%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 37.2%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 20.2%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,212	89.4%
Spanish	33	1.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.8%
Other languages	12	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,305	93.1%
Born in same state	2,238	90.4%
Born in different state	1,070	43.2%
Foreign born	67	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	170	6.9%
Not a US citizen	161	94.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	481	19.4%
Arab	253	10.2%
French	186	7.5%
English	83	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	14	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.3%
German	4	0.2%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	95.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18445

What city is ZIP code 18445 in?

ZIP code 18445 is primarily assigned to Newfoundland, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18445 in?

ZIP code 18445 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18445?

27% of residents in ZIP code 18445 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18445 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 18445 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18445 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 18445 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18445 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 18445 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18445 in?

ZIP code 18445 observes the EST timezone.