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City: Nicholson, PA
Wyoming County, PA
Zip code population (2000): 3,564
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 3,328

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Houses and condos: 1,690
Renter-occupied apartments: 221
% of renters here:  16%
State:  29%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 18446: 87.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 51.3 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 65 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  2.0% ($1,304)
Pennsylvania:  2.3% ($1,552)

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Males: 1,780  (49.9%)
Females: 1,784  (50.1%)

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $146,661
18446:  $146,661
Pennsylvania:  $155,000


According to our research of public records there were 5 registered sex offenders living in 18446 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  37.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.6 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 18446, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $33,790 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $33,790
State:  $48,049

Salary/wage: $29,760 (reported on 82.1% of returns)
Here:  $29,760
State:  $42,646
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 119.8% for AGIs below $10k, 73.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 78.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 76.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 53.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,320 (reported on 45.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,320
Pennsylvania:  $1,657
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.9% for AGIs below $10k, 2.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,723 (reported on 27.5% of returns)
Here:  $1,723
State:  $3,566
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$3,058 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
Here:  +$3,058
State:  +$9,716
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.9% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$10,893 (reported on 18.7% of returns)
Here:  +$10,893
State:  +$14,267
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.4% for AGIs below $10k, 9.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.7% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,810 (reported on 3.5% of returns)
18446:  $2,810
Pennsylvania:  $2,903

Total itemized deductions: $15,744 (1% of AGI, reported on 19.6% of returns)
Here:  $15,744
State:  $18,804
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 8.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,056 (2.8% of AGI, reported on 16.3% of returns)
Here:  $2,056
Pennsylvania:  $3,337

Here:  2.8% of AGI
State:  3.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,183 (reported on 73.2% of returns)
18446:  $4,183
State:  $8,008
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs below $10k, 4.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,533 (reported on 18.1% of returns)
Here:  $1,533
State:  $1,643
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.4% for AGIs below $10k, 4.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 65.6%
Here:  66%
State:  56%
(% for various income ranges: 62.5% for AGIs below $10k, 64.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 63.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 70.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 76.6% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,281
This zip code:  $43,281
Pennsylvania:  $48,576
Nicholson, PA (18446) map

Nearest zip codes: 18420, 18824, 18419, 18826, 18414, 18441.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  73.6%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  5.1%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Housing units in zip code 18446 with a mortgage: 422 (35 second mortgage, 49 home equity loan, 5 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 238


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,186

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $419

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  10.1%
Whole state:  11.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.4

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.9
State:  4.2


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Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 26
  • 1995 to 1998: 102
  • 1990 to 1994: 119
  • 1980 to 1989: 219
  • 1970 to 1979: 319
  • 1960 to 1969: 150
  • 1950 to 1959: 111
  • 1940 to 1949: 113
  • 1939 or earlier: 560



Zip code 18446 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Nicholson, PA (18446):
  • no bedroom: 3
  • 1 bedrooms: 36
  • 2 bedrooms: 267
  • 3 bedrooms: 596
  • 4 bedrooms: 210
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 59


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedrooms: 32
  • 2 bedrooms: 86
  • 3 bedrooms: 74
  • 4 bedrooms: 14
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 13



Vehicles available in 18446 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 40
  • 1 vehicle: 276
  • 2 vehicles: 561
  • 3 vehicles: 223
  • 4 vehicles: 48
  • 5 or more vehicles: 23


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 27
  • 1 vehicle: 94
  • 2 vehicles: 81
  • 3 vehicles: 8
  • 4 vehicles: 11
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 18446 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 18446 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 18446:

  • Less than $10,000: 22
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 11
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 13
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 13
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 13
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 11
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 9
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 21
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 29
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 33
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 21
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 36
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 41
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 132
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 169
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 150
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 95
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 100
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 86
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 53
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 18
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 11
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 2
  • $1,000,000 or more: 7
 



18446 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 18446:

  • Less than $100: 9
  • $100 to $149: 3
  • $150 to $199: 5
  • $200 to $249: 6
  • $250 to $299: 5
  • $300 to $349: 15
  • $350 to $399: 16
  • $400 to $449: 27
  • $450 to $499: 10
  • $500 to $549: 10
  • $550 to $599: 4
  • $650 to $699: 1
  • $800 to $899: 5
  • No cash rent: 40
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $159,414.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $152,710
  • Black or African American householders: $89,926

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $139,793 (it was $89,700 in 2000)
18446:  $139,793
Pennsylvania:  $155,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $87,688 - $163,331

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $198,997
Here:  $198,997
State:  $224,371

Townhouses or other attached units: $187,637
Here:  $187,637
State:  $160,289

In 2-unit structures: $140,811
Here:  $140,811
State:  $153,822

Mobile homes: $38,284
Here:  $38,284
State:  $35,442


Owners and renters by unit type in %


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,264
  • One, attached: 16
  • Two: 47
  • 3 or 4: 22
  • 5 to 9: 15
  • 20 to 49: 2
  • Mobile homes: 353
18446 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,360 (79%)
  • Carpooled: 186 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 3 (0%)
  • Walked: 64 (4%)
  • Other means: 16 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 92 (5%)
 

18446 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 91
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 109
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 98
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 155
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 211
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 201
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 371
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 109
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 48
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 138
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 63
  • 90 or more minutes: 35
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 36.9%


Household type by relationship
Households: 3,638

  • In family households: 3,211 (831 male householders, 221 female householders)
    857 spouses, 1,148 children (1,059 natural, 37 adopted, 52 stepchildren), 46 grandchildren, 10 brothers or sisters, 21 parents, 17 other relatives, 60 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 427 (189 male householders (141 living alone)), 162 female householders (143 living alone)), 76 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 458 2-persons, 244 3-persons, 198 4-persons, 90 5-persons, 52 6-persons, 10 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 284 1-person, 52 2-persons, 9 3-persons, 6 4-persons.

695 married couples with children.
164 single-parent households (41 men, 123 women).

97.7% of residents of 18446 zip code speak English at home.
0.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (63% very well, 4% well, 33% not well).
1.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (89% very well, 11% well).

Foreign born population: 57 (1.6%)
(56.1% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  1.6%
Whole state:  4.1%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Austria (23%)
  • Germany (23%)
  • Italy (11%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Philippines (7%)
  • Other Western Europe (5%)
  • Yugoslavia (5%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 4
  • 1990 to 1994: 2
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 3
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 36

White population: 3,521
Black population: 12
American Indian population: 7
Asian population: 2
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 9
Two or more races population: 13

Zip code 18446 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 German: 583
 English: 386
 Irish: 357
 Polish: 264
 Italian: 254
 United States or American: 253
 Welsh: 175
 Other groups: 115
 French (except Basque): 63
 Russian: 57
 Dutch: 42
 Scottish: 40
 Ukrainian: 33
 Pennsylvania German: 32
 Slovak: 29
 European: 29
 Lithuanian: 27
 Scotch-Irish: 25
 French Canadian: 24
 Greek: 24
 Arab:: 15
 Lebanese: 15
 Swedish: 11
 Hungarian: 10
 Austrian: 10
 Czech: 9
 Norwegian: 9
 Czechoslovakian: 4
 Slovene: 4
 Swiss: 4
 Belgian: 3
 Slavic: 3
 Canadian: 3
 Yugoslavian: 3
 Scandinavian: 2
 Australian: 2
 British: 2



Zip code 18446 topographic map


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • ALS SVC INC/LENOX TWP (TAR HILL RD in LENOX, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: ANIMAL SPECIALTY SERVICES, EXCEPT VETERINARY


Median worth of mobile homes: $43,534

Zip code 18446 marital status for males
Zip code 18446 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (64%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2916
  • Northeast: 502
  • Midwest: 44
  • South: 78
  • West: 23

70% of the 18446 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 46% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 76% lived in Pennsylvania.

Population in 1990: 3,513. Population change in the 1990s: +51 (+1.5%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 20
Here:  4.3%
Pennsylvania:  16.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 11
Here:  5.1%
Pennsylvania:  13.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 13
Here:  26.0%
Pennsylvania:  37.3%


Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School


Class of Workers


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Wholesale Trade: Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (50-99 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: All Other Outpatient Care Centers (10-19: 1)
  • Construction: Electrical Contractors (10-19: 1)
  • Mining: Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying (5-9: 1, 1-4: 4)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 14
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0




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