ZIP Code 18436 - Lake Ariel Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18436 is located in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania. Portions of 18436 are also in The Hideout and Mount Cobb and Wallenpaupack Lake Estates and Olyphant and Throop and Salem Township (Wayne County) and Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) and Lake Township (Wayne County) and South Canaan Township and Paupack Township and Cherry Ridge Township and Sterling Township and Roaring Brook Township and South Canaan. 18436 is primarily within Wayne County, with some portions in Lackawanna County. Regionally, 18436 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18436 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lake Ariel |
| Primary County | Wayne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 12,839 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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18436 Demographics
18436 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18436 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18436 is White. The current unemployment level in 18436 is 4.1%.
| Population | 12,839 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.07% |
| Population Density | 144 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,454 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,528 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $434,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.64% |
18436 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,399 | 97.19% |
| Black | 17 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18436 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,515 | 89.64% |
| Black | 32 | 1.89% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 8.05% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18436 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 320 | 3.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,339 | 13.88% |
| High School Diploma | 3,581 | 37.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 247 | 2.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 449 | 4.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,454 | 15.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,029 | 10.67% |
| Masters Degree | 1,008 | 10.45% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 0.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 141 | 1.46% |
18436 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.43609238, -75.39306641 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 89 Square Miles |
18436 Schools
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18436 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60b - Northeastern Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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