18456 ZIP Code — Prompton, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18456 is located in Prompton, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 4.59 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18456

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 $256,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,917. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18456 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

298

population

4.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prompton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18472 Waymart (4.5 mi) 18431 Honesdale (5.1 mi) 18421 Forest City (7.5 mi) 18469 Tyler Hill (10.9 mi) 18405 Beach Lake (11.4 mi) 18407 Carbondale (11.7 mi) 18443 Milanville (12.2 mi) 18436 Lake Ariel (12.2 mi) 18433 Jermyn (13 mi) 18403 Archbald (13.4 mi) 18438 Lakeville (13.7 mi) 18470 Union Dale (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	4.59 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	41.6029
Longitude	-75.3291
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	37.4%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$72,917

Median household income

$38,060

Per capita income

$256,800

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

28.9%

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	37	12.4%
18 and over	261	87.6%
65 and over	64	21.5%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	296	99.3%
Black or African American	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.2%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.2%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	22.5%
Median income	$72,917

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 24.8%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 32.4%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,800
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Fuel oil	36.7%
Wood	5.8%
Solar	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	36	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	20.8%
Households with children under 18	24	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	34.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	17.9%
Married	63.9%	64.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	10.6%
Divorced	7.5%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	62.1%
High school	9	31.0%
College / grad school	2	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.3%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Construction 13.5%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Information 4.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Retail trade 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	35.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.6%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	10.4%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	288	96.6%
Spanish	6	2.1%
Other Indo-European	6	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	298	100.0%
Born in same state	290	97.3%
Born in different state	207	69.5%
Foreign born	8	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	11.1%
Arab	29	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	8.1%
English	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18456

What city is ZIP code 18456 in?

ZIP code 18456 is primarily assigned to Prompton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18456 in?

ZIP code 18456 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18456 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 18456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18456 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 18456 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 18456?

ZIP code 18456 has an estimated population of 298 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18456?

The median home value in ZIP code 18456 is $256,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 18456 in?

ZIP code 18456 observes the EST timezone.