18826 ZIP Code — Kingsley, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18826 is located in Kingsley, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 45.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18826

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 $241,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,679. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18826 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,580

population

45.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingsley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18823 Harford (4.5 mi) 18834 New Milford (5 mi) 18824 Hop Bottom (5.5 mi) 18844 Springville (7.7 mi) 18801 Montrose (8.3 mi) 18842 South Gibson (8.6 mi) 18441 Lenoxville (9.7 mi) 18825 Jackson (10.6 mi) 18446 Nicholson (11.3 mi) 18470 Union Dale (11.8 mi) 18465 Thompson (12.1 mi) 18419 Factoryville (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,580
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	45.90 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.7730
Longitude	-75.7713
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.9%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,580

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$82,679

Median household income

$44,109

Per capita income

$241,200

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

842

Housing units

21.2%

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

124

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	14.6%
18 and over	1,349	85.4%
65 and over	434	27.5%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,545	97.1%
Two or more races	30	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.7%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.9%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$82,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,200
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	29.7%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	14.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Fuel oil	31.9%
Wood	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	381	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	48	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	76	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	131	20.6%
Households with children under 18	141	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	287	45.1%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	21.0%
Married	59.1%	54.6%
Separated	3.2%	0.4%
Widowed	1.8%	12.9%
Divorced	6.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.2%
Kindergarten	15	5.8%
Elementary school	105	40.4%
High school	90	34.6%
College / grad school	47	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Construction 16.4%

Other services 12.3%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.2%

Professional & management 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,539	97.4%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,539	97.4%
Born in same state	1,536	97.2%
Born in different state	1,114	70.5%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	41	2.6%
Not a US citizen	34	82.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	230	14.6%
Italian	174	11%
Arab	89	5.6%
English	26	1.6%
German	20	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.4%
Irish	5	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18826

What city is ZIP code 18826 in?

ZIP code 18826 is primarily assigned to Kingsley, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18826 in?

ZIP code 18826 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18826 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 18826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18826 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 18826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18826 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 18826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18826?

ZIP code 18826 has an estimated population of 1,580 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18826 in?

ZIP code 18826 observes the EST timezone.