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Wayne County
White Mills, PA
18473
18473 ZIP Code — White Mills, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18473 is located in
White Mills ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 0.78 square miles and serves a population of
415 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570/272 .
About ZIP code 18473
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $29,844. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 18473 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
415
Population density
532 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
0.78 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
41.5086
Longitude
-75.2021
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570/272
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.1%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
23.4%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$29,844
Median household income
$1,594
Median monthly rent
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 75 18.1% 18 and over 340 81.9% 65 and over 48 11.6% Median age 41.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 328 72.6% Two or more races 87 19.2% Hispanic or Latino 37 8.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.1%
43.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
23.4%
33.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
19.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 20.1% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 12.6% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 24.6% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 15.6% Median income $29,844
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,594 Owner occupied 86.9% Renter occupied 13.1% Vacant 7.9% Single-family detached 54.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 25.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 17.6% 1970–1979 9.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 63.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 61.1% 3 bedrooms 22.2% 4 bedrooms 16.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 25.6% 1 vehicle 40.7% 2 vehicles 27.1% 3 or more 6.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.3% Electricity 6.5% Propane / LP gas 4.0% Fuel oil 29.6% Wood 6.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 22.6% Cohabiting couple 24 12.1% Male householder, no spouse 35 17.6% Female householder, no spouse 95 47.7% Households with children under 18 41 20.6% Households with seniors (65+) 41 20.6% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 60.5% 48.8% Married 34.9% 24.7% Separated 4.7% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 23.3% Divorced 0.0% 3.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 22 22.7% Elementary school 46 47.4% High school 4 4.1% College / grad school 25 25.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.7%
Finance & real estate
15.6%
Professional & management
13.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.6% Service 47.3% Sales & office 8.6% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.6% Government 0.0% Self-employed 20.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.2% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 26.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
55.6%
Female-led households
82.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 23.6% Retirement income 6.5% Supplemental Security 20.1% Cash public assistance 18.6% Food stamps / SNAP 51.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.4% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 22.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 32.2% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 34.0% Public insurance 75.7% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 412 99.3% 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) 352 84.8% Born in same state 337 81.2% Born in different state 66 15.9% Foreign born 15 3.6% Naturalized citizen 63 15.2% Not a US citizen 63 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 57 13.7% French 6 1.4%
Ancestry Count % Irish 5 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.0% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18473
What city is ZIP code 18473 in?
ZIP code 18473 is primarily assigned to White Mills, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18473 in?
ZIP code 18473 falls within Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18473?
52% of residents in ZIP code 18473 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 18473?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 18473 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 18473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18473?
The median household income in ZIP code 18473 is $29,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18473 in?
ZIP code 18473 observes the EST timezone.
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