| City: | Rowland, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Pike County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:38:53 PM |
| Population: | 96 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.4708, -75.0469 |
| Land Area: | 0.645 sq mi |
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Rowland sits tucked away in Pike County, Pennsylvania, where the Pocono Mountains meet the Upper Delaware River valley. This isn't a town in the conventional sense. It's a point location, a small cluster of homes along rural roads, enclosed within the broader 18428 ZIP code. With just 96 year-round residents in 46 households, Rowland functions primarily as a seasonal getaway community.
The post office maintains 119 PO Boxes for those 46 households, a ratio of 2.59 boxes per home. Why so many? Rowland is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery here. Seasonal property owners, who account for 37% of housing units, keep boxes year-round. The surrounding area lacks street addressing, so anyone within reach of this tiny post office relies on a box.
Street names tell a quiet story of settlement history. Solverson Road, Olafsen Road, and Pengeveien Drive point to Norwegian heritage. Towpath Road and Stone Dock Lane reference the old Delaware and Hudson Canal that once passed through this region. These aren't suburban subdivisions. They're rural roads serving scattered homes in the woods.
Median age here is 49.5 years. Of the 78 total housing units, 29 sit vacant for seasonal or recreational use. Owner-occupied homes (30) outnumber rentals (16) by nearly two to one. This is second-home country, where people from the surrounding region escape for weekends on the Delaware River.
Street names reflect Norwegian settlement history and Delaware-Hudson Canal heritage.
ZIP Code 18457 has 96 residents and 46 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 49.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (3.1%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 9Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 148.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 46Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 12.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 44 | 124 | 73 | 124 | 199 | 205 | 222 | 216 | 178 | 140 | 123 | 34 | 9 | 9 |
| Decennial Census | 82 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.5
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 63.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 88 | 94.62% |
| Black: | 3 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 49 | 51.04% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 47 | 48.96% | 63.3 years |
| Total: | 96 | 100% | 49.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 9 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $63,750 | $56,042 | $58,083 | $58,224 | $57,724 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $51,912 | $52,188 | $52,813 | $57,763 | $57,724 | $59,018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $34,145 | $0 | $0 | $37,143 | $37,262 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 9 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $225,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $350,000 | $0 | $0 | $196,400 | $185,300 | $208,100 | $223,000 | $225,000 | $221,400 | $230,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 9 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9 | 15.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 51 | 85.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 50 | 83.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 16.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 29.7% | 13.2% | 11.3% | 36.1% | 37.9% | 25.5% | 50.0% | 54.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 18457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $1,008,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 129Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $216,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,008,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18457 is located in Pike County, Pennsylvania, within the Hemlock Farms, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25770) and Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 18457. It covers 0.645 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.015 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hemlock Farms, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25770Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.645 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.015 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 706.93 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Newburgh, NY-PA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18457 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.
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.