ZIP Code 18842 Demographics & Data

About South Gibson, PA (ZIP Code 18842)

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 18842

The 18842 ZIP Code is primarily associated with South Gibson, PA (Susquehanna County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 252. An estimated 32.5% of residents in the 18842 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 51.4 years. It is estimated that about 30.3% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,838. Approximately 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $44,821.

Population in 18842

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 18842 is 252.

South Gibson, PA

The 18842 ZIP Code is associated with South Gibson, PA in Susquehanna County.

Area Codes associated with 18842

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 18842 include 570.

Sunrise / Sunset in 18842

Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 6:35 pm
Sunrise in 18842 7:05 am
Sunrise in 18842 6:35 pm

Weather forecast for 18842

Today's forecast for 18842: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 18842

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 18842 Good

Internet in 18842

An estimated 100.0% of households in ZIP Code 18842 have a computer, while about 90.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 18842

In ZIP Code 18842, the gender split is approximately 51.2% male and an estimated 48.8% female.

Health Insurance in 18842

Approximately 6.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 18842 (South Gibson, PA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 18842

In ZIP Code 18842, 96.8% of the population graduated high school, while 30.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.2% in this Susquehanna County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 18842

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.2%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 27.6%
Graduate or professional degree 2.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 18842

Residents of ZIP Code 18842 are older than average. The median age of 51.4 years in ZIP Code 18842 is approximately 34.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.2% of the population in 18842 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 18842 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 18842

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.8%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 8.3%
15 to 19 years 6.7%
20 to 24 years 4.4%
25 to 34 years 3.6%
35 to 44 years 11.1%
45 to 54 years 13.5%
55 to 59 years 8.7%
60 to 64 years 10.3%
65 to 74 years 26.2%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 0.0%

Income in ZIP Code 18842

The median household income in ZIP Code 18842 is $44,821, while the region's mean household income is $52,784. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,838. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18842 of $21,838 is approximately 36.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 11.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately23.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.2% of the population in 18842 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 18842 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 18842

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 13.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 26.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.9%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 18842

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18842, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 18842 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18842 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Asian (3.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 18842

Industry Percent
White 96.4%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 18842

In ZIP Code 18842, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Susquehanna County region.

Language Spoken in 18842

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.1%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.7%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 18842

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18842, an estimated 27.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Susquehanna County region.

Age of Housing in 18842

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 22.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 27.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

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Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 18842 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 18842

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 18842 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 18842 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 18842 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 18842

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 18842

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 18842 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18842 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes electricity rates in 18842 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 18842

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 18842 11.36¢/kWh 4.86¢/kWh 1.47¢/kWh
Pennsylvania 17.45¢/kWh 10.92¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 18842

Month ZIP Code 18842 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.34 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.22 3 6.31
Mar 4.71 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.16 5.13 7.3
May 5.27 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.1 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.78 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.46 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.02 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.99 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes solar power levels in 18842 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 18842

In 18842, 47.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.4 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18842 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 18842 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 18842

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 15.0%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.0%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 0.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 18842 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 18842, vehicle loan or lease have received the most complaints in 18842 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Susquehanna County region was struggling to pay a loan.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 18842

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Vehicle loan or lease 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 18842

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Struggling to pay your loan 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 18842. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.