18844 ZIP Code — Springville, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18844 is located in Springville, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 29.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 18844

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 $259,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($90,727) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18844 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,619

population

29.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18824 Hop Bottom (4.9 mi) 18630 Meshoppen (5.2 mi) 18826 Kingsley (7.7 mi) 18446 Nicholson (8.4 mi) 18801 Montrose (8.7 mi) 18828 Lawton (8.9 mi) 18419 Factoryville (10.8 mi) 18623 Laceyville (11.6 mi) 18823 Harford (11.6 mi) 18834 New Milford (12.1 mi) 18441 Lenoxville (13.5 mi) 18657 Tunkhannock (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,619
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	29.87 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	41.7114
Longitude	-75.8957
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	272/570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,619

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$90,727

Median household income

$48,415

Per capita income

$259,300

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

628

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	292	18.0%
18 and over	1,327	82.0%
65 and over	413	25.5%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,594	98.5%
Two or more races	20	1.2%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 14.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	14.6%
Median income	$90,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,300
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Fuel oil	37.2%
Wood	14.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	81	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	113	19.2%
Households with children under 18	152	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	246	41.8%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	20.1%
Married	56.1%	61.0%
Separated	1.8%	0.8%
Widowed	0.4%	9.9%
Divorced	10.1%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	12	4.0%
Elementary school	148	49.7%
High school	85	28.5%
College / grad school	50	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Public administration 7.0%

Professional & management 5.8%

Retail trade 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.6%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,540	95.1%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,603	99.0%
Born in same state	1,599	98.8%
Born in different state	1,278	78.9%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	294	18.2%
French	278	17.2%
English	45	2.8%
Norwegian	45	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	2.7%
Irish	11	0.7%
Dutch	3	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18844

What city is ZIP code 18844 in?

ZIP code 18844 is primarily assigned to Springville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18844 in?

ZIP code 18844 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18844 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 18844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18844 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 18844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18844 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 18844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18844 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 18844 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 18844 in?

ZIP code 18844 observes the EST timezone.