ZIP Code 18603 - Berwick Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18603 is located in Berwick Pennsylvania. Portions of 18603 are also in Briar Creek and East Berwick and Foundryville and Salem Township (Luzerne County) and Briar Creek Township and North Centre Township and South Centre Township and Beach Haven. 18603 is primarily within Columbia County, with some portions in Luzerne County. Regionally, 18603 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18603 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Berwick |
| Primary County | Columbia County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 19,147 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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18603 Demographics
18603 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 18603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18603 is White. The current unemployment level in 18603 is 4.1%.
| Population | 19,147 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.03% |
| Population Density | 343 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,976 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,900 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $354,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.5% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.24% |
18603 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,487 | 93.5% |
| Black | 383 | 1.94% |
| Hispanic | 851 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18603 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,102 | 87.18% |
| Black | 54 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 10.08% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 819 | 7.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,423 | 12.58% |
| High School Diploma | 5,575 | 49.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 119 | 1.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 629 | 5.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,431 | 12.65% |
| Associates Degree | 816 | 7.21% |
| Masters Degree | 404 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 95 | 0.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
18603 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.0875206, -76.24019623 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 56 Square Miles |
18603 Schools
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18603 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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