18818 ZIP Code — Friendsville, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18818 is located in Friendsville, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 41.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18818

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 $217,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $63,125. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18818 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,253

population

41.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friendsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18830 Little Meadows (4.3 mi) 18812 Brackney (6.2 mi) 18829 Le Raysville (8.4 mi) 18851 Warren Center (8.5 mi) 18801 Montrose (8.7 mi) 13850 Vestal (10 mi) 18828 Lawton (10.1 mi) 13903 Binghamton (11.4 mi) 18845 Stevensville (11.5 mi) 13732 Apalachin (11.8 mi) 18822 Hallstead (12.1 mi) 18837 Rome (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,253
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	41.73 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.9127
Longitude	-76.0414
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	41.5%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,253

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$63,125

Median household income

$35,366

Per capita income

$217,200

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

572

Housing units

14.5%

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	160	12.8%
18 and over	1,093	87.2%
65 and over	250	20.0%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,204	95.9%
Two or more races	44	3.5%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$63,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,200
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Fuel oil	27.7%
Wood	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	75	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	104	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	118	21.8%
Households with children under 18	90	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	36.0%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	19.8%
Married	47.9%	49.5%
Separated	1.8%	4.9%
Widowed	1.8%	12.2%
Divorced	14.3%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.1%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	60	40.5%
High school	55	37.2%
College / grad school	25	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Professional & management 12.5%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,206	96.2%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,244	99.3%
Born in same state	1,233	98.4%
Born in different state	396	31.6%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.7%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	307	24.5%
Italian	263	21%
Arab	63	5%
Irish	34	2.7%
Polish	30	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.1%
Dutch	7	0.6%
German	5	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18818

What city is ZIP code 18818 in?

ZIP code 18818 is primarily assigned to Friendsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18818 in?

ZIP code 18818 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18818?

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 18818 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 18818 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18818 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 18818 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 18818?

ZIP code 18818 has an estimated population of 1,253 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18818 in?

ZIP code 18818 observes the EST timezone.