18834 ZIP Code — New Milford, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18834 is located in New Milford, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 65.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,297 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18834

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 $198,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $69,112. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,297
population
65.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18834 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18834

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City Status
New Milford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
18826 Kingsley (5 mi) 18823 Harford (5.6 mi) 18825 Jackson (6.9 mi) 18822 Hallstead (8.7 mi) 18801 Montrose (8.7 mi) 18842 South Gibson (8.8 mi) 18847 Susquehanna (9.2 mi) 18821 Great Bend (9.6 mi) 18465 Thompson (9.6 mi) 18824 Hop Bottom (10.5 mi) 18844 Springville (12.1 mi) 18812 Brackney (12.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,297
Population density 50 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 65.43 sq mi
Water area 0.92 sq mi
Latitude 41.8402
Longitude -75.7365
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 40.2% 44.2% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 31.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 19.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 7.3% 4.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,297
Population
50
People per sq mi
48.0
Median age
$69,112
Median household income
$37,045
Per capita income
$198,500
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
1,669
Housing units
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
74
Under 5
77
81
5–9
84
101
10–14
106
105
15–19
110
77
20–24
81
165
25–34
173
153
35–44
160
273
45–54
287
92
55–59
97
121
60–64
127
219
65–74
230
104
75–84
109
44
85+
47
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866320.1%
18 and over2,63479.9%
65 and over75322.8%
Median age48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%
Two or more races 3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,19094.3%
Two or more races1033%
Hispanic or Latino852.5%
Other race40.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.2% 44.2% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 31.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 19.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 7.3% 4.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 13.8%
$25k–$35k 9.9%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 16.8%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 12.7%
$200k+ 7.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k13.8%
$25k–$35k9.9%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k16.8%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k10.6%
$150k–$200k12.7%
$200k+7.7%
Median income$69,112

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%
$50k–$100k 8.4%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 18.4%
$200k–$300k 28.4%
$300k–$500k 16.9%
$500k–$1M 2.5%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$198,500
Median rent / month$950
Owner occupied74.2%
Renter occupied25.8%
Vacant35.8%
Single-family detached74.9%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes14.2%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.8%
2000–200912.7%
1990–199914.8%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197914.5%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier21.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms28.2%
3 bedrooms43.5%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle31.4%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.9%
Electricity16.3%
Propane / LP gas25.4%
Fuel oil37.0%
Wood15.9%
Solar1.0%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family63949.7%
Cohabiting couple13810.7%
Male householder, no spouse22117.2%
Female householder, no spouse28722.3%
Households with children under 1830623.8%
Households with seniors (65+)52240.6%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%24.3%
Married49.9%52.0%
Separated1.1%1.8%
Widowed3.2%9.7%
Divorced13.0%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 8.0%
HS graduate 51.8%
Some college, no degree 12.9%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.0%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.8%
Bachelor's or higher14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool304.8%
Kindergarten477.5%
Elementary school27744.2%
High school19230.6%
College / grad school8112.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%
Retail trade 14.6%
Construction 12.3%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Professional & management 4.9%
Other services 4.3%
Public administration 3.7%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.1%
Service17.2%
Sales & office20.1%
Natural resources & construction16.7%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.5%
Government8.1%
Self-employed6.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.2%
Carpool12.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home8.0%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)29.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%
Under 18 years 23.6%
18 and over 9.5%
Married-couple families 0.9%
Female-led households 59.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.8%
Retirement income28.7%
Supplemental Security8.3%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.2%
High blood pressure34.8%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.9%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health15.8%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.2%
Visited dentist61.8%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2148.1%
Disability%
Any disability14.0%
Under 180.5%
18–64 years11.4%
65 and over32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.4%
Public insurance42.9%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 1911.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,14695.4%
Spanish140.4%
Other Indo-European50.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander90.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,27399.3%
Born in same state3,27399.3%
Born in different state1,98960.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen240.7%
Not a US citizen24100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French57817.5%
Italian54016.4%
Arab1093.3%
English481.5%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian160.5%
Polish150.5%
Irish80.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.0%
Internet access90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18834

What city is ZIP code 18834 in?

ZIP code 18834 is primarily assigned to New Milford, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18834 in?

ZIP code 18834 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18834?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 18834 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 18834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18834?

ZIP code 18834 has an estimated population of 3,297 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18834?

The median home value in ZIP code 18834 is $198,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 18834 in?

ZIP code 18834 observes the EST timezone.

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