18470 ZIP Code — Union Dale, PA

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18470 is located in Union Dale, Pennsylvania, within Susquehanna County. It covers approximately 64.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18470

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 $217,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,000. 46% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 18470 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,180

population

64.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union Dale	Acceptable
Union Dale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18842 South Gibson (4.2 mi) 18441 Lenoxville (4.8 mi) 18421 Forest City (6.7 mi) 18823 Harford (7.7 mi) 18407 Carbondale (8.5 mi) 18465 Thompson (8.5 mi) 18433 Jermyn (9.6 mi) 18825 Jackson (11.1 mi) 18826 Kingsley (11.8 mi) 18472 Waymart (12.2 mi) 18439 Lakewood (12.4 mi) 18824 Hop Bottom (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,180
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	64.94 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	41.7093
Longitude	-75.5584
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	36.1%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,180

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$69,000

Median household income

$34,986

Per capita income

$217,900

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,460

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

115

147

35–44

122

129

45–54

107

55–59

107

60–64

215

65–74

178

103

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	13.5%
18 and over	1,885	86.5%
65 and over	638	29.3%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,036	89.5%
Two or more races	107	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	95	4.2%
Other race	20	0.9%
Asian	8	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	44.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$69,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,900
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	42.3%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Fuel oil	32.6%
Wood	11.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	108	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	219	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	186	20.4%
Households with children under 18	176	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	46.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.2%	26.1%
Married	40.6%	48.6%
Separated	0.2%	4.2%
Widowed	3.1%	14.0%
Divorced	11.8%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.9%
Kindergarten	10	3.0%
Elementary school	115	34.2%
High school	87	25.9%
College / grad school	111	33.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Retail trade 14.4%

Construction 13.5%

Other services 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,106	96.6%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,152	98.7%
Born in same state	2,140	98.2%
Born in different state	1,625	74.5%
Foreign born	12	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.3%
Not a US citizen	15	53.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	488	22.4%
French	316	14.5%
Arab	72	3.3%
Irish	40	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	39	1.8%
English	28	1.3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18470

What city is ZIP code 18470 in?

ZIP code 18470 is primarily assigned to Union Dale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18470 in?

ZIP code 18470 falls within Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18470 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 18470 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18470 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 18470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18470 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 18470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18470?

ZIP code 18470 has an estimated population of 2,180 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18470 in?

ZIP code 18470 observes the EST timezone.