18415 ZIP Code — Damascus, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18415 is located in Damascus, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 34.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 18415

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 $317,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,469) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 18415 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,257

population

34.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Damascus	Acceptable
Damascus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18469 Tyler Hill (4.1 mi) 18417 Equinunk (4.8 mi) 12745 Hortonville (5.9 mi) 12723 Callicoon (6 mi) 18443 Milanville (6.3 mi) 12741 Hankins (7 mi) 12752 Lake Huntington (8.1 mi) 12736 Fremont Center (8.6 mi) 12750 Kenoza Lake (8.6 mi) 12726 Cochecton (8.8 mi) 12766 North Branch (9.5 mi) 18431 Honesdale (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,257
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	34.34 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	41.7466
Longitude	-75.1304
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	32.6%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,257

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$70,469

Median household income

$56,209

Per capita income

$317,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,013

Housing units

40.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

206

65–74

168

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	6.0%
18 and over	1,181	94.0%
65 and over	505	40.2%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Two or more races 13%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Asian 2.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,033	73.7%
Two or more races	182	13%
Hispanic or Latino	144	10.3%
Asian	38	2.7%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$70,469

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$317,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	42.4%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	36.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.7%
Fuel oil	25.2%
Wood	21.4%
Solar	5.8%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	55	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	144	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	126	20.9%
Households with children under 18	31	5.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	310	51.3%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	22.4%
Married	65.4%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	13.3%
Divorced	3.6%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	40.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	19.0%
Elementary school	25	39.7%
High school	2	3.2%
College / grad school	24	38.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Professional & management 13.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Construction 3.0%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	48.3%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	291	24.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	34.6%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	61.7%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,220	97.1%
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)	1,169	93.0%
Born in same state	1,027	81.7%
Born in different state	276	22.0%
Foreign born	142	11.3%
Naturalized citizen	88	7.0%
Not a US citizen	88	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	324	25.8%
French	167	13.3%
Arab	90	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	3.5%
Irish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18415

What city is ZIP code 18415 in?

ZIP code 18415 is primarily assigned to Damascus, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18415 in?

ZIP code 18415 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18415 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 18415 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18415 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 18415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18415 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 18415 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18415 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 18415 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18415 in?

ZIP code 18415 observes the EST timezone.