| City: | Laporte, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Sullivan County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:39 PM |
| Population: | 556 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.4325, -76.5030 |
| Land Area: | 43.693 sq mi |
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LaPorte sits in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, a small community of 556 residents where more than half the homes stand empty most of the year. With 266 of 512 housing units listed as seasonal, recreational, or occasional use, this is a place that swells and contracts with the calendar. The median age of 62.3 years tells the rest of the story: it's a retirement and vacation community nestled in rural northeastern Pennsylvania.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. The LaPorte post office maintains 200 PO Boxes for 224 occupied households, an adoption rate of 89%. That near-universal reliance on PO Boxes isn't by choice. It's the only option. Rural carrier routes serve some addresses along Route 220 and Route 42, but the majority of residents collect mail from boxes at the post office.
The population includes 91 people in institutionalized group quarters (16% of residents), likely a nursing home or assisted living facility. That fits with the overall demographics: median age above 62, small household sizes averaging 2.5 people, and 92% homeownership among occupied units. Per capita income of $36,715 and median home values of $268,000 indicate a middle-class community, not a luxury retreat.
Street names like Lake Road, Rock Ledge Road, and Hemlock Drive hint at the area's natural setting. Main Street runs through the center of town with just six delivery points. This isn't a sprawling vacation development. It's a quiet place where seasonal residents outnumber year-round inhabitants, and everyone drives to the post office.
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LaPorte, PA 18626Some rural route addresses exist along Route 220 and Route 42, but PO Box delivery is the primary method for this community.
Street names like Lake Road and Hemlock Drive indicate a rural, wooded setting with minimal development.
ZIP Code 18626 has 556 residents and 224 households (average 2.08 persons per household). The median age is 62.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, 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: | 556Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 505Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 12.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 224Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $276,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.65Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 648 | 660 | 676 | 680 | 585 | 541 | 572 | 521 | 521 | 519 | 547 | 513 | 502 | 505 |
| Decennial Census | 516 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 556 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62.3
Male Median Age: 61.7
Female Median Age: 63.2
| 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 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 13 | 36 | 29 | 41 | 18 | 11 | 13 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 32 | 38 | 40 | 19 | 16 | 20 |
| Total | 17 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 42 | 36 | 68 | 67 | 81 | 37 | 27 | 33 |
| White: | 526 | 96.69% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.74% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.29% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.10% |
| Total: | 544 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 273 | 49.10% | 61.7 years |
| Females: | 283 | 50.90% | 63.2 years |
| Total: | 556 | 100% | 62.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 502 | 99.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 0.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.59% |
| Total Population: | 505 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 502 | 99.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 0.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $75,250, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $24,556 (48.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,750. Family households earn a median of $102,917 versus $48,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,167). By gender, male median income is $57,813 and female is $48,000, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,813 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.1%).
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 | $50,694 | $50,577 | $53,333 | $54,500 | $61,058 | $61,563 | $62,656 | $64,306 | $69,500 | $71,406 | $74,500 | $91,250 | $76,563 | $75,250 |
| Median Family Income | $51,250 | $52,250 | $57,656 | $60,469 | $69,375 | $67,917 | $65,000 | $75,000 | $91,667 | $100,625 | $97,500 | $113,833 | $110,000 | $102,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,833 | $21,875 | $39,688 | $35,417 | $36,667 | $40,833 | $35,625 | $34,250 | $36,250 | $39,250 | $41,875 | $50,000 | $43,750 | $48,750 |
| Median Male Income | $42,059 | $46,250 | $44,773 | $42,778 | $0 | $44,500 | $47,750 | $52,222 | $59,107 | $54,688 | $55,625 | $54,722 | $56,042 | $57,813 |
| Median Female Income | $29,000 | $24,167 | $23,393 | $24,125 | $0 | $24,821 | $29,250 | $32,250 | $33,125 | $41,250 | $41,458 | $45,156 | $48,929 | $48,000 |
| Employed: | 126 | 25.98% |
| Unemployed: | 30 | 6.19% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 329 | 67.84% |
| Total: | 485 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 72 | 57.14% |
| Service: | 20 | 15.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 5.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 13.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 7.94% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 126 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $276,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $108,600 (64.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,200. The median gross rent is $1,000, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $537 (115.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $295. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.92% (50.27% with a mortgage, 49.73% free-and-clear) and renters 5.08% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 59.38%, which is far higher than 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 | $168,000 | $164,900 | $172,300 | $193,200 | $185,400 | $187,500 | $198,400 | $206,100 | $199,400 | $227,100 | $230,400 | $265,600 | $268,000 | $276,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 50.00% |
| $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: | 10 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $463 | $438 | $438 | $450 | $447 | $588 | $725 | $719 | $705 | $616 | $750 | $850 | $950 | $1,000 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 94 | 47.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 93 | 47.21% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10 | 5.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 197 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 197 | 40.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 288 | 59.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 485 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 472 | 97.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 0.41% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 2.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 485 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 12.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (75.00%). College enrollment is 6.25%, 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
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 1.96% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 2.39% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 192 | 41.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 32 | 6.96% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 5.43% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 127 | 27.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 64 | 13.91% |
| Total: | 460 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 440 | 95.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 191 | 41.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 286 | 55.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 225 | 43.86% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 0.39% |
| Total: | 513 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 511 | 99.61% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.1% | 13.4% | 13.2% | 11.0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% | 1.5% |
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: | 3 | 18.75% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 75.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 6.25% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 18.75% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 93.75% |
ZIP Code 18626 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 105 people with an annual payroll of $5,073,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 221Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,037,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,073,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 105Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18626 is located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 18626. It covers 43.693 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.335 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: | 43.693 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.335 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: | 4241512Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Laporte borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 18626 is in the Sullivan County School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.