18626 ZIP Code — Laporte, PA

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18626 is located in Laporte, Pennsylvania, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 43.69 square miles and serves a population of 513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18626

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 $265,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 66% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18626 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

513

population

43.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laporte	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	513
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	43.69 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	41.4325
Longitude	-76.5030
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	40.5%	49.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

513

Population

People per sq mi

64.6

Median age

$91,250

Median household income

$37,716

Per capita income

$265,600

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment

494

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	25	4.9%
18 and over	488	95.1%
65 and over	255	49.7%
Median age	64.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	512	99.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	49.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$91,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 31.1%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,600
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	64.5%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	52.8%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Fuel oil	44.4%
Wood	16.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	13	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	37	20.6%
Households with children under 18	27	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	62.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	11.8%
Married	59.4%	59.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	12.0%	16.5%
Divorced	2.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	15.0%
Elementary school	16	80.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Public administration 17.8%

Professional & management 14.6%

Construction 13.4%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Information 6.4%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.6%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	21.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.1%
Retirement income	50.6%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	12.2%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	41.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	11.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	98.8%
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)	498	97.1%
Born in same state	498	97.1%
Born in different state	389	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.9%
Not a US citizen	7	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	77	15%
Italian	48	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	2.9%
English	5	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18626

What city is ZIP code 18626 in?

ZIP code 18626 is primarily assigned to Laporte, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18626 in?

ZIP code 18626 falls within Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18626 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 18626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18626 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 18626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18626 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 18626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18626 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 18626 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18626 in?

ZIP code 18626 observes the EST timezone.