ZIP Code 18456 in Prompton, PA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Prompton, Pennsylvania
County:Wayne County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:38:51 PM
Population:337 [See All]
Area Codes:272 / 570
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.6404, -75.3507
Land Area:4.594 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 18456 has 337 residents and 147 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.2% male and 55.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.1%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:337Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:319Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:370Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:73.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,750Source: Census ACS
Households:147Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$254,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--392422456464452435377350371474223298305319
Decennial Census423------------------337--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.5

Male Median Age: 44.5

Female Median Age: 45.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male14746451113115121517383101
Female8815166751611122591010141114
Total22151922101216292217372427132214115
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:31294.83%
Black:72.13%
Hispanic:*41.22%
Asian:20.61%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:41.22%
Total:329100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14944.21%44.5 years
Females:18855.79%45.7 years
Total:337100%45.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31097.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:41.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:51.57%
Total Population:319100%
Total Native Population:31498.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:51.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $69,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,437 (26.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,432. Family households earn a median of $126,429 versus $33,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $93,304). By gender, male median income is $70,250 and female is $56,667, which is modestly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,583 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.5%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.1%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$55,313$61,053$60,368$52,625$44,625$47,115$41,250$48,750$49,318$60,547$56,042$72,917$66,667$69,750
Median Family Income$61,250$62,500$61,103$62,794$63,571$65,227$65,833$70,833$85,000$61,641$76,250$135,156$122,813$126,429
Median NonFamily Income$35,313$35,000$44,500$21,250$19,063$18,750$18,917$0$33,500$33,125$50,208$55,208$0$33,125
Median Male Income$29,286$29,063$52,500$31,667$0$55,938$56,250$47,250$46,964$50,000$65,208$68,750$51,875$70,250
Median Female Income$22,917$28,750$34,250$27,045$0$32,500$26,500$27,750$30,625$35,417$47,500$68,125$54,375$56,667
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17863.80%
Unemployed:20.72%
Not In Labor Force:9935.48%
Total:279100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6637.08%
Service:4123.03%
Sales and Office:2111.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:95.06%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4123.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:178100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $254,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $79,900 (45.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,400. The median gross rent is $1,111, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $278 (33.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $241. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.97% (60.68% with a mortgage, 39.32% free-and-clear) and renters 12.03% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.74%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$174,300$185,300$185,800$188,800$191,400$190,400$183,800$169,600$176,800$143,600$261,500$256,800$300,000$254,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:318.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:956.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:212.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:212.50%
Total:16100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$833$850$963$795$780$783$875$825$870$886$880$925$963$1,111
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7153.38%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4634.59%
Renter Occupied:1612.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:133100%

Occupied Housing Units:13389.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1610.74%
Total Housing Units:149100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:13389.26%
Multi-Family Units:96.04%
Other Units:74.70%
Total Housing Units:149100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 32.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.24%). College enrollment is 7.14%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:10.42%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9840.83%
Some college, no degree:4317.92%
Associate's degree:218.75%
Bachelor's degree:4418.33%
Graduate or professional degree:3313.75%
Total:240100%
High school or higher:23999.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7732.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:26871.28%
Public Insurance:10026.60%
No Insurance:82.13%
Total:376100%
Has Health Insurance:36897.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty3.5%1.6%7.6%5.6%5.6%6.7%8.1%2.4%2.3%6.0%6.9%13.8%12.9%10.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:24.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1945.24%
High school (grades 9-12):1842.86%
College or graduate school:37.14%
Total:42100%
Early Childhood:24.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3992.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18456 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $838,000. USPS data shows 162 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:162Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:204Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:162Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$167,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$838,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:19Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18456 is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 18456. It covers 4.594 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.528 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:4.594 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.528 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:706.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4262744Source: Census
Place Name:Prompton borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18457 | | 18455

Schools in ZIP Code 18456


We could not locate which school district 18456 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Robert D Wilson El School 74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
District: Western Wayne School DistrictNearby
Forest City Regional Hs 100 Susquehanna St
Forest City, PA 18421
District: Forest City Regional School DistrictNearby
Forest City Regional El Sch 100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
District: Forest City Regional School DistrictNearby
Stourbridge Primary Ctr 123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
District: Wayne Highlands School DistrictNearby
Lakeside Elementary School 129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
District: Wayne Highlands School DistrictNearby
St Dominics Academy 329 Cliff St Ste 1
Honesdale, PA 18431
District: Private SchoolNearby
Edison Early Learning Center 227 Pike St
Carbondale, PA 18407
District: Private SchoolNearby
Canaan Christian Academy 30 Hemlock Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18456


Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512-1602
Type: Post Secondary
Johnson College 3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508-1495
Type: Post Secondary
Clarks Summit University 538 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1250
Type: Post Secondary
Career Technology Center Of Lackawanna County 3201 Rockwell Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
Type: Post Secondary
Marywood University 2300 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18509-1598
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Scranton 517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509-2903
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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