18405 ZIP Code — Beach Lake, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18405 is located in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 34.29 square miles and serves a population of 2,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 18405

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,795. 37% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18405 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,599

population

34.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18405 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18405

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beach Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18443 Milanville (4.7 mi) 18435 Lackawaxen (4.9 mi) 12764 Narrowsburg (7 mi) 18431 Honesdale (7.2 mi) 18469 Tyler Hill (7.3 mi) 12752 Lake Huntington (9.4 mi) 12727 Cochecton (9.9 mi) 12726 Cochecton (10 mi) 12792 Yulan (10.7 mi) 18415 Damascus (10.9 mi) 18456 Prompton (11.4 mi) 12720 Bethel (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,599
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	34.29 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.5901
Longitude	-75.1088
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	272/570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,599

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$66,795

Median household income

$30,521

Per capita income

$190,700

Median home value

$528

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

1,224

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

116

20–24

134

25–34

136

109

35–44

109

251

45–54

253

55–59

60–64

171

65–74

173

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	496	19.1%
18 and over	2,103	80.9%
65 and over	546	21.0%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,480	92.7%
Hispanic or Latino	76	2.8%
Two or more races	59	2.2%
Other race	50	1.9%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$66,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,700
Median rent / month	$528
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	31.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	29.1%
Wood	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	672	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	59	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	79	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	178	18.0%
Households with children under 18	294	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	334	33.8%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	18.8%
Married	64.5%	60.2%
Separated	1.0%	0.6%
Widowed	6.5%	8.7%
Divorced	8.6%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.3%
Kindergarten	52	10.7%
Elementary school	152	31.1%
High school	162	33.2%
College / grad school	106	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.7%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 13.1%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 24.9%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	303	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,459	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,546	98.0%
Born in same state	2,546	98.0%
Born in different state	1,296	49.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	2.0%
Not a US citizen	45	84.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	745	28.7%
French	244	9.4%
Arab	157	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	2%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18405

What city is ZIP code 18405 in?

ZIP code 18405 is primarily assigned to Beach Lake, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18405 in?

ZIP code 18405 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18405 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 18405 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18405?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 18405 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 18405 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 18405 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 18405 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 18405 in?

ZIP code 18405 observes the EST timezone.