18630 ZIP Code — Meshoppen, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18630 is located in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 64.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,933 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18630

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 $217,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,820. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18630 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,933

population

64.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18630 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18630

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18630. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meshoppen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18844 Springville (5.2 mi) 18828 Lawton (6.4 mi) 18623 Laceyville (6.8 mi) 18824 Hop Bottom (9.7 mi) 18446 Nicholson (10.9 mi) 18845 Stevensville (11 mi) 18801 Montrose (11.3 mi) 18657 Tunkhannock (11.9 mi) 18826 Kingsley (12.8 mi) 18419 Factoryville (13.6 mi) 18829 Le Raysville (14.5 mi) 18846 Sugar Run (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,933
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	64.26 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	41.6863
Longitude	-75.9904
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	39.6%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,933

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$80,820

Median household income

$39,305

Per capita income

$217,100

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

110

10–14

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

141

179

35–44

164

195

45–54

180

126

55–59

115

142

60–64

130

193

65–74

178

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	651	22.2%
18 and over	2,282	77.8%
65 and over	595	20.3%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,791	93.2%
Two or more races	79	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	61	2%
Other race	38	1.3%
Asian	14	0.5%
Black or African American	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$80,820

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,100
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Fuel oil	35.2%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	648	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	111	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	204	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	190	16.5%
Households with children under 18	311	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	403	35.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	22.0%
Married	54.9%	62.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.9%
Widowed	2.0%	6.5%
Divorced	10.1%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	9.9%
Kindergarten	82	14.2%
Elementary school	256	44.3%
High school	120	20.8%
College / grad school	63	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Retail trade 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 2.7%

Other services 2.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 47.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,766	94.3%
Spanish	19	0.7%
Other Indo-European	15	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,901	98.9%
Born in same state	2,895	98.7%
Born in different state	2,269	77.4%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.1%
Not a US citizen	13	40.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	464	15.8%
Italian	425	14.5%
Arab	147	5%
Norwegian	70	2.4%
English	40	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.6%
Dutch	10	0.3%
Irish	7	0.2%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18630

What city is ZIP code 18630 in?

ZIP code 18630 is primarily assigned to Meshoppen, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18630 in?

ZIP code 18630 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18630 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 18630 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18630 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 18630 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 18630?

ZIP code 18630 has an estimated population of 2,933 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18630?

The median home value in ZIP code 18630 is $217,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 18630 in?

ZIP code 18630 observes the EST timezone.