18426 ZIP Code — Greentown, PA

Pike County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18426 is located in Greentown, Pennsylvania, within Pike County. It covers approximately 52.12 square miles and serves a population of 3,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 18426

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 $233,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,020) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 18426 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,553

population

52.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greentown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18451 Paupack (4.8 mi) 18445 Newfoundland (6.3 mi) 18438 Lakeville (6.7 mi) 18464 Tafton (6.7 mi) 18325 Canadensis (7.4 mi) 18428 Hawley (7.7 mi) 18463 Sterling (8.3 mi) 18326 Cresco (10.7 mi) 18425 Greeley (12.3 mi) 18436 Lake Ariel (13 mi) 18328 Dingmans Ferry (14.1 mi) 18328 Dingmans Ferry (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,553
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	52.12 sq mi
Water area	6.56 sq mi
Latitude	41.3183
Longitude	-75.2337
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	44.5%	36.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	35.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	23.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,553

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$61,020

Median household income

$37,362

Per capita income

$233,400

Median home value

$1,215

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

3,900

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

131

15–19

113

127

20–24

109

168

25–34

143

119

35–44

101

279

45–54

239

266

55–59

228

139

60–64

119

254

65–74

218

204

75–84

174

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	471	13.3%
18 and over	3,082	86.7%
65 and over	1,007	28.3%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Asian 1.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,052	79.5%
Two or more races	380	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	284	7.4%
Asian	73	1.9%
Black or African American	20	0.5%
Other race	20	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	36.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	35.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	23.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$61,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 32.5%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,400
Median rent / month	$1,215
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	65.7%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	21.7%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	100	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	262	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	223	15.7%
Households with children under 18	275	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	596	42.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	25.6%
Married	53.0%	50.1%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	1.8%	14.3%
Divorced	12.1%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	2.4%
Elementary school	176	32.3%
High school	241	44.2%
College / grad school	115	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Construction 9.6%

Other services 7.5%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,511	98.8%
Spanish	85	2.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.5%
Other languages	63	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,440	96.8%
Born in same state	3,428	96.5%
Born in different state	1,444	40.6%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	113	3.2%
Not a US citizen	108	95.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	750	21.1%
French	489	13.8%
Arab	160	4.5%
Irish	60	1.7%
English	41	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	0.6%
Polish	10	0.3%
Dutch	10	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18426

What city is ZIP code 18426 in?

ZIP code 18426 is primarily assigned to Greentown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18426 in?

ZIP code 18426 falls within Pike County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18426 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 18426 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18426 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 18426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18426 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 18426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18426 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 18426 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18426 in?

ZIP code 18426 observes the EST timezone.