18451 ZIP Code — Paupack, PA

Pike County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18451 is located in Paupack, Pennsylvania, within Pike County. It covers approximately 4.31 square miles and serves a population of 546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18451

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 $253,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,945) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 18451 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

546

population

4.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paupack	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18464 Tafton (2.1 mi) 18438 Lakeville (2.7 mi) 18428 Hawley (3.3 mi) 18426 Greentown (4.8 mi) 18425 Greeley (9.5 mi) 18445 Newfoundland (9.7 mi) 18463 Sterling (9.8 mi) 18436 Lake Ariel (11.6 mi) 18325 Canadensis (12 mi) 18435 Lackawaxen (12.8 mi) 18405 Beach Lake (15.1 mi) 18326 Cresco (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	546
Population density	127 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	4.31 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.3852
Longitude	-75.2130
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%	36.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	35.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	23.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.9%	5.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

546

Population

127

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$48,945

Median household income

$35,254

Per capita income

$253,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

492

Housing units

26.7%

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	66	12.1%
18 and over	480	87.9%
65 and over	247	45.2%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Asian 1.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	529	96.9%
Asian	9	1.6%
Two or more races	7	1.3%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	36.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	35.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	23.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.9%	5.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 20.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$48,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 27.0%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$253,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	58.6%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	16.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	50.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	73.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	4.6%
Female householder, no spouse	47	21.7%
Households with children under 18	53	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	66.4%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	28.1%
Married	77.6%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	6.2%
Divorced	0.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 29.6%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.1%
Elementary school	15	16.9%
High school	31	34.8%
College / grad school	42	47.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 35.6%

Retail trade 20.0%

Construction 16.9%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	35.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 21.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.1%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	30.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	47.0%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	527	96.5%
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)	546	100.0%
Born in same state	546	100.0%
Born in different state	246	45.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	19.2%
French	93	17%
Arab	7	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.9%
Irish	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18451

What city is ZIP code 18451 in?

ZIP code 18451 is primarily assigned to Paupack, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18451 in?

ZIP code 18451 falls within Pike County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18451 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 18451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18451 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 18451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18451 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 18451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18451 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 18451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18451 in?

ZIP code 18451 observes the EST timezone.