ZIP Code 18446 - Nicholson Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18446 is located in Nicholson Pennsylvania. Portions of 18446 are also in Lenox Township and Nicholson Township (Wyoming County) and Lathrop Township and Springville Township and Benton Township (Lackawanna County) and Clinton Township (Wyoming County) and Lemon Township and Lenoxville. 18446 is primarily within Susquehanna County, with some portions in Wyoming County and Lackawanna County. Regionally, 18446 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18446 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Nicholson |
| Primary County | Susquehanna County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,268 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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18446 Demographics
18446 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 18446 is White. The current unemployment level in 18446 is 4.1%.
| Population | 3,268 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.86% |
| Population Density | 59 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,516 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,414 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $359,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.06% |
18446 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,292 | 98.06% |
| Black | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18446 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 102 | 4.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 304 | 12.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,153 | 48.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 26 | 1.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 137 | 5.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 288 | 12.04% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 10.15% |
| Masters Degree | 112 | 4.68% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.25% |
18446 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.64316177, -75.78420258 |
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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 | 55 Square Miles |
18446 Schools
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18446 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60a - Glaciated Low Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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