ZIP Code 18461 - Starlight Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18461 is located in Starlight Pennsylvania. Portions of 18461 are also in Buckingham Township (Wayne County) and Scott Township (Wayne County). 18461 is entirely within Wayne County. Regionally, 18461 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18461 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Starlight |
| Primary County | Wayne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 236 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 18461 Map
18461 Demographics
18461 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18461 is White. The current unemployment level in 18461 is 3.8%.
| Population | 236 |
| Population Growth Rate | -44.08% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 130 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,694 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $193,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
18461 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18461 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 11 | 6.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3 | 1.71% |
| High School Diploma | 81 | 46.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 1.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 29 | 16.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 28 | 16% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 5.14% |
| Masters Degree | 9 | 5.14% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 1.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
18461 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.92609406, -75.31981659 |
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| Cities/Towns in 18461 | |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 19 Square Miles |
18461 Schools
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18461 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60b - Northeastern Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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