18830 ZIP Code — Little Meadows, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18830 is located in Little Meadows, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 23.46 square miles and serves a population of 549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18830

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,500. 48% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

549

population

23.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Little Meadows	Acceptable
Little Meadows	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18818 Friendsville (4.3 mi) 18851 Warren Center (5.1 mi) 13732 Apalachin (7.6 mi) 13850 Vestal (8 mi) 18829 Le Raysville (8.6 mi) 18812 Brackney (9 mi) 13903 Binghamton (11.4 mi) 18837 Rome (11.5 mi) 18845 Stevensville (12.9 mi) 18801 Montrose (13 mi) 13760 Endicott (13.1 mi) 13827 Owego (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	549
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	23.46 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	41.9556
Longitude	-76.1020
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	46.1%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

549

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$67,500

Median household income

$40,767

Per capita income

$218,100

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

377

Housing units

19.2%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	15.7%
18 and over	463	84.3%
65 and over	165	30.1%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	544	99.1%
Two or more races	4	0.7%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$67,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,100
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	39.2%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Fuel oil	32.6%
Wood	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	90	34.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	13.6%
Households with children under 18	41	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	45.3%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	14.9%
Married	46.9%	65.1%
Separated	4.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	14.9%
Divorced	17.8%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	5.6%
Elementary school	34	47.2%
High school	27	37.5%
College / grad school	7	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Professional & management 13.6%

Construction 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Retail trade 5.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	529	96.4%
Spanish	6	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	536	97.6%
Born in same state	536	97.6%
Born in different state	177	32.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.4%
Not a US citizen	10	76.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	20.8%
French	92	16.8%
Arab	39	7.1%
English	20	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	2.7%
Irish	6	1.1%
German	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18830

What city is ZIP code 18830 in?

ZIP code 18830 is primarily assigned to Little Meadows, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18830 in?

ZIP code 18830 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18830 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 18830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18830 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 18830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18830 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 18830 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18830 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 18830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18830 in?

ZIP code 18830 observes the EST timezone.