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Wayne County
Pleasant Mount, PA
18453
18453 ZIP Code — Pleasant Mount, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18453 is located in
Pleasant Mount ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 50.76 square miles and serves a population of
1,252 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 18453
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,679. 56% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% 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 18453 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,252
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
50.76 sq mi
Water area
1.19 sq mi
Latitude
41.7305
Longitude
-75.3774
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.6%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$77,679
Median household income
$274,100
Median home value
$1,250
Median monthly rent
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 289 23.1% 18 and over 963 76.9% 65 and over 327 26.1% Median age 51.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,230 97.5% Hispanic or Latino 9 0.7% Asian 9 0.7% Two or more races 8 0.6% Other race 5 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.6%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 16.1% $50k–$75k 9.6% $75k–$100k 24.6% $100k–$150k 16.3% $150k–$200k 6.7% $200k+ 7.5% Median income $77,679
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $274,100 Median rent / month $1,250 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 36.8% Single-family detached 88.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 8.2% 2000–2009 10.2% 1990–1999 20.4% 1980–1989 17.3% 1970–1979 15.0% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 0.5% 1939 or earlier 17.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 14.4% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 22.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 30.5% 2 vehicles 46.6% 3 or more 19.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 4.6% Propane / LP gas 28.0% Fuel oil 40.9% Wood 21.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 276 57.6% Cohabiting couple 35 7.3% Male householder, no spouse 84 17.5% Female householder, no spouse 84 17.5% Households with children under 18 135 28.2% Households with seniors (65+) 225 47.0% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.2% 16.7% Married 58.8% 58.2% Separated 0.6% 1.4% Widowed 3.6% 6.4% Divorced 10.8% 17.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.5% Bachelor's or higher 20.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 7.2% Kindergarten 26 11.7% Elementary school 91 41.0% High school 71 32.0% College / grad school 18 8.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Transportation & utilities
12.2%
Public administration
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.1% Service 12.6% Sales & office 17.6% Natural resources & construction 17.6% Production & transportation 20.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.2% Government 19.7% Self-employed 11.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.7% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.8% Walk 3.0% Work from home 11.8% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
28.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.5% Retirement income 40.9% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 6.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 37.7% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 82 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 15.1% 65 and over 29.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.9% Public insurance 39.7% No insurance 1.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,129 90.2% Spanish 26 2.3% Other Indo-European 18 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,236 98.7% Born in same state 1,202 96.0% Born in different state 702 56.1% Foreign born 34 2.7% Naturalized citizen 16 1.3% Not a US citizen 16 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 228 18.2% Arab 173 13.8% French 141 11.3% Irish 15 1.2%
Ancestry Count % English 15 1.2% Norwegian 9 0.7% Polish 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18453
What city is ZIP code 18453 in?
ZIP code 18453 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18453 in?
ZIP code 18453 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18453 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 18453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 18453 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 18453 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 18453 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 18453 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 18453?
ZIP code 18453 has an estimated population of 1,252 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 18453 in?
ZIP code 18453 observes the EST timezone.
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