The 18629 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Mehoopany, PA (Wyoming County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,749. About 26.1% of residents in ZIP Code 18629 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 42.4 years. It is estimated that about 11.6% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,568. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $58,958.
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In ZIP Code 18629, 92.3% of the population graduated high school, while 11.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 52.8% in this Wyoming County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 52.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18629 are older than average. The median age of 42.4 years in ZIP Code 18629 is approximately 11.29% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 18629 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 18629 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18629 is $58,958, while the region's mean household income is $72,014. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,568. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18629 of $29,568 is approximately 13.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 6.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 34.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 18629 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.9% of 18629 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18629, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 18629 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18629 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
In ZIP Code 18629, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wyoming County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18629, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wyoming County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 18629 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 18629 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.5% of adults 18 and older in this Wyoming County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 18629 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.9% of those 18 and above in 18629 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 18629 include obesity (38.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| Current smoking | 20.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.0% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18629 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.71% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.41% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18629 | 12.37¢/kWh | 8.37¢/kWh | 4.23¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.02¢/kWh | 11.15¢/kWh | 8¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18629 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.16 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.09 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.83 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.21 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.58 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.21 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.42 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 18629, 58.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 17.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18629 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 16.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 18629 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.3% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.1% |
| Information | 0.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |