18438 ZIP Code — Lakeville, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18438 is located in Lakeville, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 8.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18438

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,101. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,379

population

8.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeville	Acceptable
Lakeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18451 Paupack (2.7 mi) 18464 Tafton (2.9 mi) 18428 Hawley (4.2 mi) 18426 Greentown (6.7 mi) 18463 Sterling (9.2 mi) 18436 Lake Ariel (9.3 mi) 18445 Newfoundland (10.2 mi) 18425 Greeley (11 mi) 18435 Lackawaxen (12.6 mi) 18456 Prompton (13.7 mi) 18472 Waymart (13.7 mi) 18405 Beach Lake (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,379
Population density	167 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	8.24 sq mi
Water area	2.89 sq mi
Latitude	41.4148
Longitude	-75.2474
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	63.9%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,379

Population

167

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

$47,101

Median household income

$36,992

Per capita income

$304,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,668

Housing units

26.5%

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

154

60–64

111

172

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	151	10.9%
18 and over	1,228	89.1%
65 and over	498	36.1%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,222	80.2%
Hispanic or Latino	145	9.5%
Two or more races	137	9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%
Other race	8	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 33.7%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	33.7%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$47,101

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 42.2%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	57.4%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	35.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	29.3%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	223	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	194	26.8%
Households with children under 18	67	9.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	377	52.1%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	9.9%
Married	46.7%	51.1%
Separated	14.8%	1.5%
Widowed	4.7%	13.7%
Divorced	2.6%	23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	104	70.7%
High school	36	24.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 23.5%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Professional & management 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	9.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.0

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.5%
Retirement income	42.9%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,349	97.8%
Spanish	129	9.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,194	86.6%
Born in same state	1,180	85.6%
Born in different state	475	34.4%
Foreign born	14	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	185	13.4%
Not a US citizen	162	87.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	292	21.2%
Irish	114	8.3%
French	96	7%
English	24	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	1.4%
Dutch	10	0.7%
German	9	0.7%
Polish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.4%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18438

What city is ZIP code 18438 in?

ZIP code 18438 is primarily assigned to Lakeville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18438 in?

ZIP code 18438 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18438 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 18438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18438 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 18438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18438 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 18438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18438 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 18438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18438 in?

ZIP code 18438 observes the EST timezone.