18854 ZIP Code — Wysox, PA

Bradford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18854 is located in Wysox, Pennsylvania, within Bradford County. It covers approximately 23.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18854

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,625. 49% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18854 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,517

population

23.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wysox	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18848 Towanda (5.9 mi) 18850 Ulster (6.8 mi) 18853 Wyalusing (7 mi) 18837 Rome (7.2 mi) 18845 Stevensville (10.3 mi) 18831 Milan (10.5 mi) 18829 Le Raysville (10.7 mi) 18810 Athens (10.9 mi) 18832 Monroeton (11.9 mi) 18846 Sugar Run (13 mi) 18817 East Smithfield (13.7 mi) 18623 Laceyville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,517
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	23.21 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.7837
Longitude	-76.3676
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	47.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,517

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$80,625

Median household income

$33,044

Per capita income

$180,100

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

109

55–59

105

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	17.0%
18 and over	1,259	83.0%
65 and over	318	21.0%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,482	97.7%
Two or more races	14	0.9%
Asian	13	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	47.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 29.5%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	29.5%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 34.7%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,100
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	32.9%
Wood	25.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	336	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	84	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	99	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	105	16.8%
Households with children under 18	155	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	35.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	16.6%
Married	51.3%	58.0%
Separated	3.5%	1.2%
Widowed	3.7%	13.6%
Divorced	21.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	8.8%
Kindergarten	25	9.6%
Elementary school	117	45.0%
High school	52	20.0%
College / grad school	43	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Retail trade 12.6%

Other services 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	16.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,448	95.5%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,514	99.8%
Born in same state	1,514	99.8%
Born in different state	1,175	77.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	218	14.4%
Arab	190	12.5%
French	184	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	38	2.5%
English	22	1.5%
Norwegian	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18854

What city is ZIP code 18854 in?

ZIP code 18854 is primarily assigned to Wysox, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18854 in?

ZIP code 18854 falls within Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18854 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 18854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 18854 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 18854 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18854?

15% of residents in ZIP code 18854 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18854?

The median home value in ZIP code 18854 is $180,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 18854 in?

ZIP code 18854 observes the EST timezone.