| City: | White Mills, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Wayne County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:07 PM |
| Population: | 381 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5086, -75.2021 |
| Land Area: | 0.778 sq mi |
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Mail reaches residents through two rural routes that cover ten streets along the Delaware and Hudson Canal corridor. Canal Road, Lonesome Lock Road, and Towpath Road follow the historic canal path that defined this area's 19th-century identity. The ZIP covers just 0.02 square miles of land with water features nearby, reflected in street names like Riverside Drive and the canal-themed roads. No city carrier routes operate here. This is rural delivery territory, with the post office building itself getting its own dedicated ZIP+4 record.
White Mills' street names tell the story of a canal-era community. Canal Road, Lonesome Lock Road, and Towpath Road directly reference the Delaware and Hudson Canal infrastructure that once defined this area. The naming pattern reflects 19th-century transportation history rather than modern subdivision development. With only 10 unique street names and most having just 1-2 delivery records each, this is a compact community organized around its historic waterway identity.
ZIP Code 18473 has 381 residents and 163 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9%, 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: | 381Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 511Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 489.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $27,004Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 163Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $187,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.52Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 434 | 380 | 432 | 562 | 589 | 667 | 774 | 763 | 670 | 501 | 360 | 415 | 407 | 511 |
| Decennial Census | 495 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 381 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 45.6
Female Median Age: 47.3
| 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 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Female | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Total | 15 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| White: | 350 | 93.83% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 4.02% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.80% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.80% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 373 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 195 | 51.18% | 45.6 years |
| Females: | 186 | 48.82% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 381 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 462 | 90.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 2.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 36 | 7.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.05% |
| Total Population: | 511 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 475 | 92.95% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 36 | 7.05% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $27,004, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,587 (6.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,396. Family households earn a median of $25,797 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,797). 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (35.3%).
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 | $25,417 | $37,500 | $50,052 | $51,065 | $55,197 | $41,607 | $44,196 | $42,344 | $32,400 | $0 | $26,790 | $29,844 | $31,806 | $27,004 |
| Median Family Income | $30,357 | $40,078 | $34,792 | $50,809 | $61,397 | $63,355 | $43,214 | $43,438 | $43,850 | $45,139 | $26,563 | $25,703 | $21,029 | $25,797 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,028 | $35,938 | $36,667 | $36,786 | $36,071 | $31,477 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $75,278 | $75,781 | $79,405 | $49,750 | $0 | $37,596 | $65,139 | $37,396 | $64,583 | $68,158 | $70,595 | $49,440 | $51,705 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $24,167 | $25,694 | $30,694 | $37,621 | $0 | $30,391 | $26,333 | $31,000 | $26,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 221 | 48.89% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 3.54% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 215 | 47.57% |
| Total: | 452 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 59 | 26.70% |
| Service: | 51 | 23.08% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 5.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 78 | 35.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 9.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 221 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $187,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $131,000 (231.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,065 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $757. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.09% (9.47% with a mortgage, 90.53% free-and-clear) and renters 19.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.17%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $56,500 | $65,000 | $108,600 | $115,100 | $112,500 | $115,300 | $109,200 | $108,200 | $94,500 | $72,500 | $111,300 | $0 | $0 | $187,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 25 | 59.52% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 9.52% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 13 | 30.95% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,065 | $850 | $1,125 | $0 | $765 | $792 | $738 | $718 | $757 | $0 | $0 | $1,594 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 7.58% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 153 | 72.51% |
| Renter Occupied: | 42 | 19.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 211 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 211 | 86.83% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 32 | 13.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 243 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 153 | 62.96% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 29 | 11.93% |
| Other Units: | 61 | 25.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 243 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 81.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 46.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 48.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 56.10 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 (44.87%). College enrollment is 28.21%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 2.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 5.44% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 201 | 52.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 68 | 17.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 1.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 1.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 75 | 19.43% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 354 | 91.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 20.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 210 | 32.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 418 | 65.62% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 1.41% |
| Total: | 637 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 628 | 98.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 28.5% | 22.9% | 20.6% | 5.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 16.5% | 17.6% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 26.0% | 62.4% | 77.2% | 46.4% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 18 | 23.08% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 35 | 44.87% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 3.85% |
| College or graduate school: | 22 | 28.21% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 23.08% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 56 | 71.79% |
ZIP Code 18473 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 65 people with an annual payroll of $2,174,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 269Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $533,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,174,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 65Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18473 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 18473. It covers 0.778 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.032 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: | 0.778 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.032 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: | 4284696Source: Census |
| Place Name: | White Mills CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18473 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 February 1, 2026.