18462 ZIP Code — Starrucca, PA

Wayne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18462 is located in Starrucca, Pennsylvania, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 33.45 square miles and serves a population of 586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18462

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 $166,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,594. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18462 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

586

population

33.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Starrucca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18455 Preston Park (3.7 mi) 18439 Lakewood (7 mi) 18465 Thompson (7.4 mi) 18437 Lake Como (7.4 mi) 18825 Jackson (9 mi) 18847 Susquehanna (9.8 mi) 13783 Hancock (10.1 mi) 18842 South Gibson (13 mi) 13754 Deposit (13.7 mi) 18470 Union Dale (14.4 mi) 18417 Equinunk (14.6 mi) 18821 Great Bend (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	586
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	33.45 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	41.8971
Longitude	-75.4360
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	23.3%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

586

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$63,594

Median household income

$36,160

Per capita income

$166,100

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

405

Housing units

24.4%

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	97	16.6%
18 and over	489	83.4%
65 and over	118	20.1%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	569	95.3%
Two or more races	13	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.8%
Asian	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	43.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	19.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 31.4%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	31.4%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$63,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,100
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	40.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	38.1%
Wood	25.2%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	51	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	34	15.0%
Households with children under 18	51	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	33.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	23.5%
Married	50.9%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	9.6%
Divorced	8.1%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.5%
Elementary school	63	51.6%
High school	26	21.3%
College / grad school	30	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 20.7%

Construction 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Professional & management 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	579	98.8%
Spanish	9	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.9%
Other languages	4	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	560	95.6%
Born in same state	560	95.6%
Born in different state	291	49.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	4.4%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	27.8%
English	78	13.3%
French	48	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	4.3%
Norwegian	17	2.9%
Irish	6	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18462

What city is ZIP code 18462 in?

ZIP code 18462 is primarily assigned to Starrucca, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18462 in?

ZIP code 18462 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18462 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 18462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18462 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 18462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18462?

The median home value in ZIP code 18462 is $166,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 18462?

ZIP code 18462 has an estimated population of 586 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18462 in?

ZIP code 18462 observes the EST timezone.