| Official Zip Code Name | Forest City |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Wayne |
| Secondary County: | Susquehanna |
| Area Code | 272 / 570 |
| Current Population: | 4754 |
| Racial Majority: | White 96.73% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 93.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income | $39329 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $53490 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1286 - 1877 ft. |
| Area | 41 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.66760400, -75.48757300 |
The current unemployment level in 18421 is 2.9% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.3% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 18421 decreased to 4754 from 4908 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 18421 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 18421 public schools is White. 49.3% of students in 18421 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4858 | 96.73% | 4557 | +7% |
| Black Or African American | 10 | 0.2% | 34 | -71% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 1.53% | 78 | -1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 26 | 0.52% | 6 | +333% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.34% | 17 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 60 | 0.68% | 60 | -43% |
| White | 93.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4754 | 4908 |
| Male Population | 48.60% | |
| Female Population | 51.40% | |
| Total Households | 1971 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 49.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $39329 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.40% |
| 18421 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 8 | Matt Cartwright | Democrat |
| Pennsylvania District 12 | Fred Keller | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Pennsylvania Congressional Districts | ||
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| 18441 - Lenoxville |
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Zip Code 18421 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 11 | 12 | 21 | 32 | 42 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 46 | 35 | 28 | 17 | 34 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 41 | 54 | 66 | 73 | 78 | 76 | 68 | 58 | 45 | 34 | 55 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.41 | 2.8 | 3.43 | 4.04 | 4.71 | 4.71 | 4.2 | 3.97 | 4.42 | 3.84 | 4.15 | 3.58 | 47.25 |