ZIP Code 18847 - Susquehanna Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18847 is located in Susquehanna Pennsylvania. Portions of 18847 are also in Lanesboro and Susquehanna Depot and Oakland (Susquehanna County) and Starrucca and Scott Township (Wayne County) and Harmony Township (Susquehanna County) and Jackson Township (Susquehanna County) and Great Bend Township and Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) and Gibson Township (Susquehanna County) and Thompson Township (Susquehanna County) and New Milford Township. 18847 is primarily within Susquehanna County, with some portions in Wayne County. Regionally, 18847 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18847 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Susquehanna |
| Primary County | Susquehanna County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,257 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 18847 Map
18847 Demographics
18847 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 18847 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18847 is White. The current unemployment level in 18847 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,257 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.33% |
| Population Density | 37 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,251 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,891 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $360,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.15% |
18847 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,187 | 98.28% |
| Black | 26 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18847 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 750 | 97.4% |
| Black | 6 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18847 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 247 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 341 | 9.63% |
| High School Diploma | 1,732 | 48.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 45 | 1.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 226 | 6.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 395 | 11.16% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 9.32% |
| Masters Degree | 192 | 5.42% |
| Professional Degree | 18 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.42% |
18847 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.9335022, -75.56401062 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 18847 | LanesboroSusquehanna DepotOakland (Susquehanna County)StarruccaScott Township (Wayne County)Harmony Township (Susquehanna County)Jackson Township (Susquehanna County)Great Bend TownshipOakland Township (Susquehanna County)Gibson Township (Susquehanna County)Thompson Township (Susquehanna County)New Milford Township |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 144 Square Miles |
18847 Schools
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18847 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60b - Northeastern Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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