18465 ZIP Code — Thompson, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18465 is located in Thompson, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 49.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18465

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 $216,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,750. 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 18465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,246

population

49.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18465

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thompson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18825 Jackson (3.7 mi) 18842 South Gibson (5.8 mi) 18462 Starrucca (7.4 mi) 18823 Harford (8.1 mi) 18847 Susquehanna (8.2 mi) 18470 Union Dale (8.5 mi) 18455 Preston Park (9 mi) 18834 New Milford (9.6 mi) 18439 Lakewood (9.8 mi) 18441 Lenoxville (11.9 mi) 18826 Kingsley (12.1 mi) 18421 Forest City (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,246
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	49.55 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.8316
Longitude	-75.5501
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,246

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$64,750

Median household income

$32,391

Per capita income

$216,900

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

956

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	21.0%
18 and over	984	79.0%
65 and over	280	22.5%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,201	95.2%
Two or more races	30	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.2%
Black or African American	11	0.9%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$64,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,900
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	54.5%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%
Fuel oil	41.0%
Wood	22.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	50	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	90	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	92	19.2%
Households with children under 18	119	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	39.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	20.9%
Married	53.2%	54.9%
Separated	0.6%	3.1%
Widowed	5.1%	12.5%
Divorced	17.6%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	13.3%
Kindergarten	14	6.7%
Elementary school	86	41.0%
High school	49	23.3%
College / grad school	33	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Construction 11.8%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Retail trade 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 30.2%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,151	92.4%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,231	98.8%
Born in same state	1,231	98.8%
Born in different state	657	52.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.2%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	217	17.4%
French	177	14.2%
Arab	60	4.8%
German	26	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	21	1.7%
English	13	1%
Polish	9	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18465

What city is ZIP code 18465 in?

ZIP code 18465 is primarily assigned to Thompson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18465 in?

ZIP code 18465 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18465 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 18465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18465?

15% of residents in ZIP code 18465 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 18465?

ZIP code 18465 has an estimated population of 1,246 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18465?

The median home value in ZIP code 18465 is $216,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 18465 in?

ZIP code 18465 observes the EST timezone.