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.

1,252
population
50.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18453 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18453

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City Status
Pleasant Mount Acceptable
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
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
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

1,252
Population
25
People per sq mi
51.1
Median age
$77,679
Median household income
$33,659
Per capita income
$274,100
Median home value
$1,250
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
692
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
65
31
5–9
36
27
10–14
30
36
15–19
41
15
20–24
17
42
25–34
48
44
35–44
51
88
45–54
100
34
55–59
39
58
60–64
65
103
65–74
116
45
75–84
52
5
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828923.1%
18 and over96376.9%
65 and over32726.1%
Median age51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or more races 0.6%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,23097.5%
Hispanic or Latino90.7%
Asian90.7%
Two or more races80.6%
Other race50.4%

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%
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%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k9.6%
$75k–$100k24.6%
$100k–$150k16.3%
$150k–$200k6.7%
$200k+7.5%
Median income$77,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%
$50k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 8.5%
$150k–$200k 16.2%
$200k–$300k 25.2%
$300k–$500k 23.2%
$500k–$1M 17.9%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$274,100
Median rent / month$1,250
Owner occupied86.2%
Renter occupied13.8%
Vacant36.8%
Single-family detached88.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.2%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20198.2%
2000–200910.2%
1990–199920.4%
1980–198917.3%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19697.4%
1950–19592.4%
1940–19490.5%
1939 or earlier17.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms14.4%
3 bedrooms51.3%
4 bedrooms22.0%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle30.5%
2 vehicles46.6%
3 or more19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.9%
Electricity4.6%
Propane / LP gas28.0%
Fuel oil40.9%
Wood21.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27657.6%
Cohabiting couple357.3%
Male householder, no spouse8417.5%
Female householder, no spouse8417.5%
Households with children under 1813528.2%
Households with seniors (65+)22547.0%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.2%16.7%
Married58.8%58.2%
Separated0.6%1.4%
Widowed3.6%6.4%
Divorced10.8%17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 39.8%
Some college, no degree 23.3%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 11.4%
Graduate / professional 9.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.5%
Bachelor's or higher20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool167.2%
Kindergarten2611.7%
Elementary school9141.0%
High school7132.0%
College / grad school188.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.6%
Construction 12.2%
Transportation & utilities 12.2%
Manufacturing 9.0%
Public administration 8.2%
Retail trade 7.5%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%
Other services 5.7%
Professional & management 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.2%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.1%
Service12.6%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources & construction17.6%
Production & transportation20.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.2%
Government19.7%
Self-employed11.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.7%
Carpool5.9%
Public transit0.8%
Walk3.0%
Work from home11.8%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)28.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%
Under 18 years 12.2%
18 and over 6.5%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.5%
Retirement income40.9%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.2%
High blood pressure37.7%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis33.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.7%
Binge drinking17.2%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.9%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health16.6%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist62.0%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss14.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans828.5%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years15.1%
65 and over29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.9%
Public insurance39.7%
No insurance1.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,12990.2%
Spanish262.3%
Other Indo-European181.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,23698.7%
Born in same state1,20296.0%
Born in different state70256.1%
Foreign born342.7%
Naturalized citizen161.3%
Not a US citizen16100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian22818.2%
Arab17313.8%
French14111.3%
Irish151.2%
AncestryCount%
English151.2%
Norwegian90.7%
Polish40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.3%
Internet access92.1%

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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