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Wayne County
Sterling, PA
18463
18463 ZIP Code — Sterling, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18463 is located in
Sterling ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 2.52 square miles and serves a population of
257 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 272 .
About ZIP code 18463
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $308,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,636. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 18463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
257
Population density
102 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
2.52 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.3380
Longitude
-75.3914
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
272
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
14.9%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
44.8%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$93,636
Median household income
$308,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 13 5.1% 18 and over 244 94.9% 65 and over 104 40.5% Median age 59.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 249 94.7% Hispanic or Latino 6 2.3% Two or more races 6 2.3% Black or African American 2 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
14.9%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
44.8%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 8.5% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 3.2% $35k–$50k 1.1% $50k–$75k 11.7% $75k–$100k 21.3% $100k–$150k 40.4% $150k–$200k 3.2% Median income $93,636
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $308,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.0% Renter occupied 16.0% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 92.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.5% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.2% 2000–2009 9.0% 1990–1999 34.2% 1980–1989 15.3% 1970–1979 8.1% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 19.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 11.7% 3 bedrooms 73.9% 4 bedrooms 11.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 27.7% 2 vehicles 43.6% 3 or more 25.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 13.8% Propane / LP gas 44.7% Fuel oil 37.2% Wood 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 54 57.4% Cohabiting couple 11 11.7% Male householder, no spouse 18 19.1% Female householder, no spouse 11 11.7% Households with children under 18 9 9.6% Households with seniors (65+) 70 74.5% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.1% 38.8% Married 59.1% 49.1% Separated 2.3% 0.0% Widowed 1.5% 12.1% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.7% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 9 69.2% High school 4 30.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
25.6%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.6% Service 11.3% Sales & office 18.0% Natural resources & construction 2.3% Production & transportation 36.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 97.7% Government 0.0% Self-employed 2.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.5% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 69.1% Retirement income 17.0% Supplemental Security 4.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.4% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 60.4% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 15.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 23.0%
Disability % Any disability 24.1% Under 18 30.8% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 55.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.3% Public insurance 52.5% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 257 100.0% 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) 257 100.0% Born in same state 257 100.0% Born in different state 192 74.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 135 52.5% French 81 31.5% Irish 6 2.3%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 3 1.2% Dutch 3 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18463
What city is ZIP code 18463 in?
ZIP code 18463 is primarily assigned to Sterling, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18463 in?
ZIP code 18463 falls within Pike County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18463 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 18463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 18463 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 18463 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 18463?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 18463 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 18463 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 18463 in?
ZIP code 18463 observes the EST timezone.
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