| City: | New Milford, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Susquehanna County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:55:32 PM |
| Population: | 3,349 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.8402, -75.7365 |
| Land Area: | 65.427 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 18834 has 3,349 residents and 1,434 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 50.4 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). 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 (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, 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: | 3,349Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,272Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 3,180Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 51.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,434Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $202,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,881 | 3,654 | 3,712 | 3,556 | 3,536 | 3,430 | 3,316 | 3,505 | 3,506 | 3,508 | 3,261 | 3,297 | 3,272 |
| Decennial Census | 3,691 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,349 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.4
Male Median Age: 49.4
Female Median Age: 51.2
| 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 | 62 | 94 | 109 | 98 | 64 | 76 | 104 | 71 | 85 | 91 | 106 | 170 | 167 | 133 | 98 | 78 | 61 | 18 |
| Female | 84 | 87 | 91 | 60 | 66 | 68 | 83 | 81 | 83 | 90 | 132 | 162 | 150 | 127 | 105 | 88 | 53 | 54 |
| Total | 146 | 181 | 200 | 158 | 130 | 144 | 187 | 152 | 168 | 181 | 238 | 332 | 317 | 260 | 203 | 166 | 114 | 72 |
| White: | 3,169 | 96.59% |
| Black: | 12 | 0.37% |
| Hispanic:* | 50 | 1.52% |
| Asian: | 16 | 0.49% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 28 | 0.85% |
| Total: | 3,281 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,685 | 50.31% | 49.4 years |
| Females: | 1,664 | 49.69% | 51.2 years |
| Total: | 3,349 | 100% | 50.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,221 | 98.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 47 | 1.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 1.56% |
| Total Population: | 3,272 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,221 | 98.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 51 | 1.56% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $69,000, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,583 (39.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,433. Family households earn a median of $76,467 versus $45,694 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,773). By gender, male median income is $49,075 and female is $39,226, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $9,849 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,417 | $50,000 | $52,028 | $50,938 | $49,891 | $46,573 | $48,158 | $55,694 | $59,567 | $63,368 | $63,629 | $69,112 | $69,000 |
| Median Family Income | $53,967 | $56,800 | $61,528 | $62,250 | $60,000 | $54,800 | $54,946 | $65,726 | $69,375 | $70,288 | $73,672 | $82,000 | $76,467 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,467 | $29,375 | $29,625 | $31,786 | $35,500 | $33,851 | $32,695 | $33,500 | $28,833 | $28,984 | $30,729 | $36,625 | $45,694 |
| Median Male Income | $39,673 | $42,434 | $43,254 | $43,263 | $43,445 | $41,552 | $41,993 | $47,426 | $48,233 | $44,143 | $46,705 | $50,000 | $49,075 |
| Median Female Income | $30,408 | $31,842 | $31,932 | $33,667 | $32,708 | $31,493 | $31,313 | $32,679 | $32,426 | $34,857 | $36,027 | $38,973 | $39,226 |
| Employed: | 1,458 | 53.02% |
| Unemployed: | 75 | 2.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,217 | 44.25% |
| Total: | 2,750 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 426 | 29.22% |
| Service: | 260 | 17.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 290 | 19.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 267 | 18.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 215 | 14.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,458 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $202,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $68,900 (51.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,600. The median gross rent is $970, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $242 (33.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $139. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.64% (48.57% with a mortgage, 51.43% free-and-clear) and renters 26.36% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.57%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,700 | $138,900 | $144,900 | $149,500 | $148,800 | $159,300 | $161,700 | $174,400 | $181,000 | $187,300 | $187,700 | $198,500 | $202,600 |
| Less than $500: | 12 | 3.43% |
| $500 to $999: | 153 | 43.71% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 123 | 35.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 1.71% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 9 | 2.57% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 47 | 13.43% |
| Total: | 350 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $728 | $713 | $722 | $773 | $784 | $773 | $783 | $821 | $831 | $846 | $905 | $950 | $970 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 475 | 35.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 503 | 37.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 350 | 26.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,328 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,328 | 66.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 671 | 33.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,999 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,523 | 76.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 208 | 10.41% |
| Other Units: | 268 | 13.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,999 | 100% |
In 2023, 13.20% 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 91.60%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.30%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.91%). College enrollment is 14.36%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), 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: | 60 | 2.47% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 145 | 5.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,279 | 52.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 356 | 14.64% |
| Associate's degree: | 271 | 11.14% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 221 | 9.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 100 | 4.11% |
| Total: | 2,432 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,227 | 91.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 321 | 13.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,071 | 54.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,418 | 37.06% |
| No Insurance: | 337 | 8.81% |
| Total: | 3,826 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,489 | 91.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.6% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
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: | 25 | 4.13% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 5.78% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 254 | 41.91% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 205 | 33.83% |
| College or graduate school: | 87 | 14.36% |
| Total: | 606 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 60 | 9.90% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 494 | 81.52% |
ZIP Code 18834 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 92 business establishments, employing about 540 people with an annual payroll of $19,256,000. USPS data shows 1,359 residential mailboxes and 63 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1,359Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 63Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,651Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1,333Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 23Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 92Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,505,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $19,256,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 540Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18834 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 18834. It covers 65.427 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.919 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: | 65.427 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.919 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: | 4253880Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Milford borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 18834 is in the Blue Ridge School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 October 1, 2025.