| City: | Lake Winola, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Wyoming County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:38 PM |
| Population: | 222 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5057, -75.8579 |
| Land Area: | 0.237 sq mi |
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Lake Winola sits on the shores of a private lake in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, about 10 miles northwest of Scranton. This isn't a town with street addresses. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning the 178 PO Boxes at the Lake Winola post office are the only way residents and property owners receive mail.
The lake community has a strong vacation and retirement character. Of the 170 housing units, 60 (35%) are seasonal or occasional-use properties. Only 107 homes are occupied year-round, housing 222 permanent residents. The median age of 53.2 years signals an older population, with small households averaging just 2.1 people.
With 178 PO Boxes serving 107 occupied homes, the adoption rate of 1.66 indicates the post office serves more than just permanent residents. Seasonal homeowners maintain boxes year-round, and neighboring lakefront properties outside the immediate area use this post office as their mail hub. The ZIP boundary is just a point location, nested within the larger 18615 ZIP code that surrounds it.
Lake Winola residents are well-educated: 53.3% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. One in five workers (20%) works from home. The median household income of $57,206 and the absence of mobile homes suggest a comfortable, established community. Most housing was built before 1939, adding to the area's historic lakeside character.
With only two street names on record, both reference the postal facility and lakefront setting.
ZIP Code 18625 has 222 residents and 107 households (average 2.07 persons per household). The median age is 53.2 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.5%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 222Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 114Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 936.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $583,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.74Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 357 | 386 | 452 | 548 | 578 | 493 | 456 | 361 | 404 | 437 | 108 | 107 | 105 | 114 |
| Decennial Census | 491 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 222 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.2
Male Median Age: 51
Female Median Age: 53.7
| 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 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 6 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 20 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| White: | 208 | 98.11% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.47% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.47% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 114 | 51.35% | 51.0 years |
| Females: | 108 | 48.65% | 53.7 years |
| Total: | 222 | 100% | 53.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 109 | 95.61% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 4.39% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.39% |
| Total Population: | 114 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 109 | 95.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 4.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,500, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $8,333 (15.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,875. Family households earn a median of $62,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,500). By gender, male median income is $44,792 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $44,792 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.2%, which is far greater 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 Sales (30.5%).
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 | $54,167 | $55,982 | $55,078 | $58,456 | $59,250 | $46,607 | $47,381 | $48,750 | $60,625 | $47,708 | $62,083 | $53,897 | $57,206 | $62,500 |
| Median Family Income | $74,091 | $87,500 | $93,125 | $102,578 | $103,359 | $105,313 | $77,143 | $71,250 | $67,176 | $67,446 | $71,500 | $54,926 | $63,750 | $62,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,250 | $30,446 | $21,750 | $21,071 | $21,667 | $29,688 | $30,938 | $34,306 | $29,231 | $29,423 | $30,865 | $33,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $63,250 | $47,188 | $53,906 | $53,906 | $60,972 | $56,250 | $60,313 | $53,000 | $65,714 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,308 | $44,792 |
| Median Female Income | $39,688 | $43,056 | $42,569 | $42,625 | $37,000 | $40,000 | $38,750 | $36,875 | $29,900 | $38,173 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 82 | 75.23% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 24.77% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 23.17% |
| Service: | 15 | 18.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 30.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 6.10% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 21.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $583,300, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $165,200 (39.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $365,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $745 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $656. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.07% (72.22% with a mortgage, 27.78% free-and-clear) and renters 37.93% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 49.57%, 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 | $418,100 | $314,700 | $293,800 | $302,500 | $217,300 | $172,700 | $195,800 | $205,000 | $218,000 | $216,400 | $242,500 | $232,500 | $0 | $583,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 22 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $745 | $738 | $639 | $625 | $619 | $575 | $615 | $668 | $656 | $738 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 26 | 44.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 10 | 17.24% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 37.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 50.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 57 | 49.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 111 | 96.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 3.48% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
In 2024, 68.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than 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%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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): | 12 | 16.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 15.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 29 | 40.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 27.78% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 49 | 68.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 114 | 78.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 21.92% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 146 | 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 18625 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 139 people with an annual payroll of $8,249,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 197Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,972,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,249,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 139Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18625 is located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, within the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42540) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 563,631 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 18625. It covers 0.237 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.289 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 563,631Source: Census |
| MSA: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.237 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.289 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4241080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lake Winola CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18625 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.