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Wayne County
Starlight, PA
18461
18461 ZIP Code — Starlight, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18461 is located in
Starlight ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 19.41 square miles and serves a population of
236 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 18461
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 $167,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($42,000) 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. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 18461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
236
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
19.41 sq mi
Water area
0.56 sq mi
Latitude
41.9227
Longitude
-75.3195
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
22.6%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$42,000
Median household income
$167,800
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 13 5.5% 18 and over 223 94.5% 65 and over 88 37.3% Median age 58.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
22.6%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 17.4% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 18.1% $50k–$75k 4.3% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 7.2% $200k+ 10.9% Median income $42,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $167,800 Median rent / month $936 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 52.7% Single-family detached 88.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.6% 2000–2009 13.4% 1990–1999 15.1% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 6.2% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 17.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 22.9% 3 bedrooms 52.4% 4 bedrooms 14.4% 5+ bedrooms 5.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 55.1% 2 vehicles 30.4% 3 or more 6.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 13.8% Propane / LP gas 16.7% Fuel oil 60.1% Wood 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 58 42.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 31 22.5% Female householder, no spouse 49 35.5% Households with children under 18 7 5.1% Households with seniors (65+) 75 54.3% Average household size 1.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.0% 13.7% Married 67.0% 45.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 22.6% Divorced 6.0% 18.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.9% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 14.3% Kindergarten 3 21.4% Elementary school 1 7.1% High school 3 21.4% College / grad school 5 35.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
21.3%
Education & healthcare
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
6.5%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.8% Service 12.0% Sales & office 21.3% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 15.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.0% Government 7.4% Self-employed 17.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.2% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.7% Work from home 8.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.6% Retirement income 33.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.6% High blood pressure 37.2% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 24.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 20.9% Fair or poor health 15.4% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 17.4% Under 18 15.4% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 34.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.5% Public insurance 54.2% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 232 98.3% 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) 236 100.0% Born in same state 236 100.0% Born in different state 85 36.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 29 12.3% Arab 23 9.7% English 12 5.1%
Ancestry Count % French 5 2.1% Polish 3 1.3% Irish 2 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 58.5% Internet access 87.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18461
What city is ZIP code 18461 in?
ZIP code 18461 is primarily assigned to Starlight, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18461 in?
ZIP code 18461 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18461 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 18461 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 18461 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 18461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 18461 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 18461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18461?
The median home value in ZIP code 18461 is $167,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 18461 in?
ZIP code 18461 observes the EST timezone.
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