18439 ZIP Code — Lakewood, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18439 is located in Lakewood, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 28.36 square miles and serves a population of 385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18439

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 $223,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) 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 18439 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

385

population

28.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakewood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18455 Preston Park (3.7 mi) 18437 Lake Como (4.7 mi) 18462 Starrucca (7 mi) 18417 Equinunk (9.3 mi) 18465 Thompson (9.8 mi) 18421 Forest City (10 mi) 18470 Union Dale (12.4 mi) 13783 Hancock (12.6 mi) 18415 Damascus (12.7 mi) 18825 Jackson (13.2 mi) 18842 South Gibson (13.2 mi) 18469 Tyler Hill (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	385
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	28.36 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.8122
Longitude	-75.3613
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	46.3%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

385

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$40,980

Per capita income

$223,800

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

23.9%

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	59	15.3%
18 and over	326	84.7%
65 and over	89	23.1%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	376	95.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.3%
Two or more races	9	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 30.2%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,800
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	53.6%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	24.8%
Wood	34.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	35	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	26	17.4%
Households with children under 18	26	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	41.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	28.7%
Married	57.8%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	2.8%
Divorced	9.3%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.0%
Kindergarten	3	6.1%
Elementary school	24	49.0%
High school	10	20.4%
College / grad school	11	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 33.9%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	98.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	382	99.2%
Born in same state	382	99.2%
Born in different state	182	47.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	8.3%
Arab	20	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	2.9%
Irish	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18439

What city is ZIP code 18439 in?

ZIP code 18439 is primarily assigned to Lakewood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18439 in?

ZIP code 18439 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18439 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 18439 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18439?

16% of residents in ZIP code 18439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18439 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 18439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18439 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 18439 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18439 in?

ZIP code 18439 observes the EST timezone.