18435 ZIP Code — Lackawaxen, PA

Pike County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18435 is located in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, within Pike County. It covers approximately 12.51 square miles and serves a population of 895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18435

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $281,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,330. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18435 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

895

population

12.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lackawaxen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18405 Beach Lake (4.9 mi) 12764 Narrowsburg (6.3 mi) 12792 Yulan (7.1 mi) 12719 Barryville (7.7 mi) 18425 Greeley (7.9 mi) 18443 Milanville (9.2 mi) 12732 Eldred (9.2 mi) 18428 Hawley (9.6 mi) 12727 Cochecton (10.7 mi) 18464 Tafton (10.8 mi) 18458 Shohola (11 mi) 12743 Highland Lake (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	895
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	12.51 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	41.5298
Longitude	-75.0574
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	33.5%	36.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	35.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.6%	23.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	5.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

895

Population

People per sq mi

66.0

Median age

$95,330

Median household income

$47,198

Per capita income

$281,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

17.9%

Unemployment

1,565

Housing units

42.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

234

65–74

175

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	4.6%
18 and over	854	95.4%
65 and over	506	56.5%
Median age	66.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

Other race 11.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	742	71.2%
Hispanic or Latino	147	14.1%
Other race	122	11.7%
Two or more races	26	2.5%
Black or African American	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	36.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	35.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.6%	23.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	5.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 2.2%

$75k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	2.2%
$75k–$100k	27.0%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$95,330

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 42.1%

$300k–$500k 36.2%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$281,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	73.8%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	27.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	34.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	39.5%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	72	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	49	11.7%
Households with children under 18	36	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	75.6%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	0.0%
Married	61.4%	81.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	3.8%	8.2%
Divorced	10.1%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 17.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 17.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	42.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	22.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	21.1%
High school	5	7.0%
College / grad school	35	49.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.9%

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Finance & real estate 16.9%

Professional & management 15.6%

Construction 9.5%

Retail trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.1%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	2.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.4%
Retirement income	52.4%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	71.3%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	874	97.7%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	7	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	749	83.7%
Born in same state	740	82.7%
Born in different state	103	11.5%
Foreign born	9	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	146	16.3%
Not a US citizen	146	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	248	27.7%
French	71	7.9%
Arab	62	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	4.7%
Polish	9	1%
Norwegian	7	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18435

What city is ZIP code 18435 in?

ZIP code 18435 is primarily assigned to Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18435 in?

ZIP code 18435 falls within Pike County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18435 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 18435 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18435 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 18435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18435 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 18435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18435?

17% of residents in ZIP code 18435 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 18435 in?

ZIP code 18435 observes the EST timezone.