| City: | South Montrose, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | S Montrose |
| County: | Susquehanna County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:40:48 PM |
| Population: | 273 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7972, -75.8919 |
| Land Area: | 1.398 sq mi |
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The 273 residents live across 1.4 square miles of rolling countryside near the Pennsylvania–New York border. Median age sits at 40.9 years, and households average 2.7 people. The post office handles delivery for State Route 29 and Lake Street, the two main roads with carrier service. With only 4 establishments employing 97 people, most residents commute elsewhere for work. The median household income of $33,842 and median home value of $203,800 reflect a working-class rural community where affordability still exists within reach of larger employment centers.
Street delivery focuses on State Route 29, the main corridor through the township, with Lake Street providing secondary access. The limited street network reflects a small rural settlement pattern where two rural carrier routes handle most residential delivery.
ZIP Code 18843 has 273 residents and 101 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 40.9 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (95.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, 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: | 273Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 345Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 195.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $208,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 190 | 151 | 145 | 215 | 211 | 273 | 368 | 285 | 189 | 185 | 229 | 347 | 349 | 345 |
| Decennial Census | 277 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 273 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.9
Male Median Age: 36.2
Female Median Age: 42.8
| 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 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 11 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| Total | 20 | 11 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 15 |
| White: | 261 | 95.60% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 2.20% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.10% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 273 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 137 | 50.18% | 36.2 years |
| Females: | 136 | 49.82% | 42.8 years |
| Total: | 273 | 100% | 40.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 345 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 345 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 345 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $31,964 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,250. Family households earn a median of $107,796 versus $18,977 for nonfamily households (a difference of $88,819). By gender, male median income is $101,227 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $101,227 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.6%, which is falls short of 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 Management (55.0%).
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 | $31,964 | $32,202 | $49,097 | $52,206 | $70,288 | $50,833 | $51,875 | $49,833 | $52,250 | $44,191 | $48,393 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $39,188 | $38,553 | $102,941 | $103,456 | $71,442 | $71,429 | $73,173 | $73,583 | $75,583 | $67,019 | $48,304 | $100,094 | $105,031 | $107,796 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,500 | $30,114 | $30,125 | $14,766 | $0 | $0 | $40,588 | $43,359 | $43,971 | $42,647 | $0 | $19,102 | $18,993 | $18,977 |
| Median Male Income | $31,458 | $31,477 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,938 | $47,750 | $37,206 | $37,426 | $46,548 | $93,500 | $98,662 | $101,227 |
| Median Female Income | $17,375 | $2,499 | $0 | $17,721 | $0 | $17,868 | $21,544 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 202 | 58.55% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 143 | 41.45% |
| Total: | 345 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 111 | 54.95% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 3.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 3.96% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 76 | 37.62% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 202 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $208,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $90,900 (77.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $805 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.66% (12.50% with a mortgage, 87.50% free-and-clear) and renters 50.34% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.33%, which is much lower 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 | $117,200 | $112,500 | $94,700 | $97,900 | $100,000 | $97,200 | $102,100 | $123,800 | $108,800 | $125,000 | $99,000 | $184,700 | $203,800 | $208,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 73 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 73 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $805 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 9 | 6.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 63 | 43.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 73 | 50.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 145 | 96.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 3.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 150 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 150 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 150 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 61.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). 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.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 5.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 181 | 61.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 31 | 10.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 66 | 22.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 293 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 278 | 94.88% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 66 | 22.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 213 | 51.95% |
| Public Insurance: | 197 | 48.05% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 410 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 410 | 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 18843 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 97 people with an annual payroll of $6,580,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 66Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,037,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,580,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 97Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18843 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 18843. It covers 1.398 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.398 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 18843 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.