18842 ZIP Code — South Gibson, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18842 is located in South Gibson, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 4.29 square miles and serves a population of 164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

164

population

4.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Gibson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18823 Harford (4.1 mi) 18470 Union Dale (4.2 mi) 18465 Thompson (5.8 mi) 18441 Lenoxville (6.2 mi) 18825 Jackson (7.4 mi) 18826 Kingsley (8.6 mi) 18834 New Milford (8.8 mi) 18421 Forest City (10.4 mi) 18824 Hop Bottom (11 mi) 18407 Carbondale (12.2 mi) 18847 Susquehanna (12.5 mi) 18462 Starrucca (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	164
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	4.29 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.7586
Longitude	-75.6063
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	44.3%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

164

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$25,227

Per capita income

$156,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	32.9%
18 and over	110	67.1%
65 and over	18	11.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	162	98.8%
Two or more races	2	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.6%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	42.3%
Single-family detached	98.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	13.3%
3 or more	51.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	63.3%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	9	15.0%
Households with children under 18	24	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	18.3%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	24.2%
Married	58.5%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.6%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	13.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	36.2%
High school	25	43.1%
College / grad school	4	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%

Retail trade 16.7%

Construction 15.0%

Professional & management 8.3%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	10.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	11.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	164	100.0%
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)	162	98.8%
Born in same state	162	98.8%
Born in different state	121	73.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	1.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	30.5%
French	32	19.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18842

What city is ZIP code 18842 in?

ZIP code 18842 is primarily assigned to South Gibson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18842 in?

ZIP code 18842 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18842 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 18842 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 18842 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 18842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18842 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 18842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18842?

The median home value in ZIP code 18842 is $156,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 18842 in?

ZIP code 18842 observes the EST timezone.