ZIP Code 18828 in Lawton, PA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lawton, Pennsylvania
City Alias:Rushville
Counties:Susquehanna County [Primary]
Bradford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:55:20 PM
Population:210 [See All]
Area Codes:272 / 570
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.7964, -76.1098
Land Area:7.232 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 18828 has 210 residents and 91 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-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 (5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:210Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:207Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:325Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:29.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$54,423Source: Census ACS
Households:91Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$231,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.31Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.78Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--223216224295314336315296339337238215207
Decennial Census352------------------210------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 40.3

Male Median Age: 38.9

Female Median Age: 40.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5391032128113717411401
Female54813539458206825400
Total1071723852112161127231236801
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19390.19%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*125.61%
Asian:20.93%
American Indian:10.47%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:62.80%
Total:214100%
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:10148.10%38.9 years
Females:10951.90%40.9 years
Total:210100%40.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19091.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:178.21%
Total Population:207100%
Total Native Population:19091.79%
Total Foreign-born Population:178.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $54,423, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,548 (47.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,631. Family households earn a median of $88,958 versus $36,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,708). By gender, male median income is $53,036 and female is $31,250, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $21,786 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 40.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (54.5%).

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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$36,875$36,000$34,750$40,972$31,406$41,000$38,875$39,732$49,792$52,292$49,167$52,969$54,423
Median Family Income$36,328$37,011$47,000$47,917$36,705$36,696$37,344$38,304$59,375$73,333$0$102,955$88,958
Median NonFamily Income$26,750$21,250$14,896$16,667$0$0$50,313$46,500$43,875$46,354$45,833$34,375$36,250
Median Male Income$33,646$36,094$55,500$32,250$0$0$23,750$24,844$40,625$41,667$42,857$51,125$53,036
Median Female Income$28,026$27,500$23,750$25,750$0$21,625$21,563$23,250$24,000$22,875$23,750$30,000$31,250
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6637.29%
Unemployed:52.82%
Not In Labor Force:10659.89%
Total:177100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:1725.76%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:34.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1015.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3654.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:66100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $231,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $120,600 (108.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), is down $733 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.28% (49.50% with a mortgage, 50.50% free-and-clear) and renters 4.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 34.16%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.42%).

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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$111,100$127,500$126,800$135,700$138,600$152,200$168,100$164,600$169,600$204,600$212,500$203,600$231,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:5100.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:5100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$733$775$0$890$840$844$857$0$0$806$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5047.17%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5148.11%
Renter Occupied:54.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:106100%

Occupied Housing Units:10665.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5534.16%
Total Housing Units:161100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:13785.09%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:2414.91%
Total Housing Units:161100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 9.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.70%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 14.50%, which is on par with the state rate (5.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 8.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.90 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 (60.61%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:31.79%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2112.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11870.24%
Some college, no degree:105.95%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:148.33%
Graduate or professional degree:21.19%
Total:168100%
High school or higher:14485.71%
Bachelor's degree or higher:169.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:12649.61%
Public Insurance:9838.58%
No Insurance:3011.81%
Total:254100%
Has Health Insurance:22488.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%10.1%22.9%21.8%25.3%25.3%17.6%11.5%15.3%13.2%8.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2060.61%
High school (grades 9-12):1339.39%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:33100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):33100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18828 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $584,000. USPS data shows 141 residential mailboxes and 10 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:141Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:10Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:168Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:141Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$90,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$584,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:35Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18828 is located in Susquehanna 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 18828. It covers 7.232 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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:7.232 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.003 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18829 | | 18827

Schools in ZIP Code 18828


We could not locate which school district 18828 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.

Susquehanna County Ctc 2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
District: UnknownNearby
Elk Lake El Sch 2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
District: Elk Lake School DistrictNearby
Elk Lake Jshs 2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
District: Elk Lake School DistrictNearby
Choconut Valley El Sch 4458 Stanley Lake Road
Friendsville, PA 18818
District: Montrose Area School DistrictNearby
Lathrop Street El Sch 130 Lathrop St
Montrose, PA 18801
District: Montrose Area School DistrictNearby
Union Valley Christian School 2071 Battle Creek Rd
Ulster, PA 18850
District: Private SchoolNearby
North Rome Christian School 3376 N Rome Rd
Rome, PA 18837
District: Private SchoolNearby
Endless Mountains Christian Academy 135 W Tioga St
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18828


Susquehanna County Career And Technology Center 2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Tier Career Center 120 Career Center Lane
Towanda, PA 18848-9731
Type: Post Secondary
Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, NY 13850-6000
Type: Post Secondary
Elmira Business Institute 4100 Vestal Road
Vestal, NY 13850
Type: Post Secondary
Anousheh School Of Hair 1152 Vestal Avenue
Binghamton, NY 13903-1559
Type: Post Secondary
Davis College 1 Chrisfield Avenue
Johnson City, NY 13790-2700
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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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