18636 ZIP Code — Noxen, PA

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18636 is located in Noxen, Pennsylvania, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 37.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18636

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 $124,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,464. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 18636 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,448
population
37.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18636 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18636

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City Status
Noxen Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,448
Population density 38 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 37.68 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 41.4241
Longitude -76.0714
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 49.6% 43.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 36.8% 32.1% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 21.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,448
Population
38
People per sq mi
48.5
Median age
$59,464
Median household income
$28,232
Per capita income
$124,600
Median home value
$883
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
621
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
27
28
5–9
31
40
10–14
44
45
15–19
50
37
20–24
41
82
25–34
89
60
35–44
66
128
45–54
140
39
55–59
43
26
60–64
29
105
65–74
115
59
75–84
64
17
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824917.2%
18 and over1,19982.8%
65 and over37926.2%
Median age48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Asian 2.8%
Two or more races 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,38395.3%
Asian412.8%
Two or more races241.7%
Hispanic or Latino30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.6% 43.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 36.8% 32.1% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 21.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 15.2%
$25k–$35k 12.1%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 23.1%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k+ 0.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k15.2%
$25k–$35k12.1%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k23.1%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k12.8%
$150k–$200k6.9%
$200k+0.3%
Median income$59,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%
$50k–$100k 18.6%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 13.6%
$200k–$300k 22.0%
$300k–$500k 10.2%
$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$124,600
Median rent / month$883
Owner occupied85.3%
Renter occupied14.7%
Vacant13.1%
Single-family detached72.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.8%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.3%
2000–200910.5%
1990–199912.2%
1980–198912.5%
1970–197913.8%
1960–19691.5%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19497.0%
1939 or earlier29.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom6.3%
2 bedrooms20.4%
3 bedrooms58.7%
4 bedrooms10.8%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle21.0%
2 vehicles54.0%
3 or more18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity9.5%
Propane / LP gas19.7%
Fuel oil52.2%
Wood8.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29147.0%
Cohabiting couple457.3%
Male householder, no spouse9916.0%
Female householder, no spouse18429.7%
Households with children under 1815124.4%
Households with seniors (65+)26142.2%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.2%21.8%
Married59.4%51.8%
Separated4.5%2.1%
Widowed1.4%18.1%
Divorced5.6%6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 15.5%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.0%
Bachelor's or higher14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool93.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school11148.5%
High school7733.6%
College / grad school3214.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Construction 13.1%
Retail trade 12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Other services 5.2%
Public administration 4.8%
Professional & management 4.7%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Information 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.2%
Service24.5%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction16.3%
Production & transportation15.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.3%
Government11.9%
Self-employed5.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.2%
Carpool11.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home5.4%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)33.9

Poverty

All people 14.4%
Under 18 years 8.4%
18 and over 15.6%
Married-couple families 7.6%
Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.4%
Retirement income26.5%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure34.3%
High cholesterol33.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.3%
Binge drinking18.7%
No physical activity25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.4%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.4%
Visited dentist64.0%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss15.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans615.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 1814.1%
18–64 years13.3%
65 and over26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.1%
Public insurance48.3%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,39796.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,40797.2%
Born in same state1,40396.9%
Born in different state1,29189.2%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen412.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian25317.5%
French15610.8%
English553.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab332.3%
Irish130.9%
Norwegian40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18636

What city is ZIP code 18636 in?

ZIP code 18636 is primarily assigned to Noxen, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18636 in?

ZIP code 18636 falls within Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18636 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 18636 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18636 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 18636 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18636 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 18636 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18636?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 18636 in?

ZIP code 18636 observes the EST timezone.

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