Updated November 2026 · Data: Pennsylvania DEP radon test and mitigation databases, EPA Map of Radon Zones · Sources and method
Pennsylvania DEP has records of 33,264 radon tests in Pike County homes. Of those, 29.9% were at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, and the median result was 2.2 pCi/L. That share is close to the Pennsylvania figure of 33.9%. Pike County is in EPA radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). Below are results by ZIP code and community, by floor of the home, and what radon mitigation has cost in the county.
These are area results, not your home’s level. Homes next to each other can have very different radon levels. The only way to know yours is to test.
Radon test results by ZIP code in Pike County
ZIP codes with at least 20 tests on record. “At or above 4 pCi/L” is the share of tests at or above the EPA action level.
| ZIP code | Tests | Median (pCi/L) | At or above 4 pCi/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18324 | 5,015 | 2.2 | 30.3% |
| 18325 | 83 | 1.8 | 18.1% |
| 18328 | 4,996 | 2.0 | 27.7% |
| 18336 | 1,107 | 2.1 | 26.3% |
| 18337 | 8,627 | 2.4 | 32.5% |
| 18340 | 29 | 1.4 | 24.1% |
| 18371 | 393 | 1.5 | 19.8% |
| 18425 | 311 | 2.4 | 31.8% |
| 18426 | 2,498 | 2.2 | 27.9% |
| 18428 | 5,690 | 2.1 | 28.7% |
| 18435 | 1,482 | 2.5 | 34.5% |
| 18445 | 82 | 2.5 | 34.1% |
| 18451 | 326 | 2.4 | 26.4% |
| 18457 | 67 | 3.6 | 43.3% |
| 18458 | 1,546 | 2.3 | 31.3% |
| 18463 | 20 | 2.5 | 20.0% |
| 18464 | 904 | 2.1 | 28.2% |
ZIP codes with the highest share of high results (100+ tests): 18435 (34.5%), 18337 (32.5%), 18425 (31.8%), 18458 (31.3%), 18324 (30.3%).
Results by community
Communities as written in the mailing address of the tested home, with at least 30 tests.
| Community | Tests | Median (pCi/L) | At or above 4 pCi/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 8,513 | 2.4 | 32.6% |
| Bushkill | 4,982 | 2.2 | 30.3% |
| Dingmans Ferry | 4,910 | 2.0 | 27.9% |
| Hawley | 3,968 | 2.1 | 28.9% |
| Greentown | 2,449 | 2.2 | 28.0% |
| Shohola | 1,548 | 2.3 | 31.3% |
| Lackawaxen | 1,401 | 2.5 | 34.5% |
| Lords Valley | 1,347 | 1.9 | 28.4% |
| Matamoras | 1,093 | 2.0 | 26.1% |
| Tafton | 896 | 2.1 | 29.0% |
| Tamiment | 364 | 1.5 | 19.8% |
| Paupack | 303 | 2.4 | 26.1% |
| Greeley | 284 | 2.4 | 31.0% |
| Blooming Grove | 168 | 1.8 | 21.4% |
| Hemlock Farms | 134 | 1.4 | 28.4% |
| Canadensis | 81 | 1.7 | 17.3% |
| Newfoundland | 81 | 2.5 | 34.6% |
| Masthope | 78 | 2.5 | 39.7% |
| Dingmans Fry | 75 | 0.9 | 21.3% |
| Rowland | 58 | 4.0 | 50.0% |
Results by floor of the home
Radon usually comes from the ground, so levels are typically highest in the lowest part of the home. In Pike County:
| Floor tested | Tests | Median (pCi/L) | At or above 4 pCi/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | 21,635 | 2.9 | 38.4% |
| First Floor | 6,809 | 1.3 | 13.4% |
| Crawl Space | 2,219 | 1.2 | 6.8% |
| Slab On Grade | 695 | 2.0 | 24.0% |
| Second Floor | 441 | 1.1 | 6.8% |
Recent tests (2016 to 2026)
Looking only at the 12,836 tests since 2016, 29.5% were at or above 4 pCi/L and the median was 2.2 pCi/L, compared with 29.9% and 2.2 pCi/L for all years.
Radon mitigation in Pike County
- Cost: the median reported cost of 455 mitigation systems installed in Pike County from 2022 to 2026 was $1,395.
- Results: for systems installed since 2016, the median test before mitigation was 10 pCi/L and the median test after mitigation was 0.5 pCi/L.
- Pennsylvania requires radon mitigation contractors to be certified by DEP. Find one in the DEP radon services directory or call 1-800-23-RADON.
Compare prices across states in our radon mitigation cost guide.
How to test your home in Pike County
- Short-term kits are sold at hardware stores and by Pennsylvania-certified labs; PA DEP says they typically cost about $20 to $30.
- Test the lowest lived-in level of the home with windows and doors closed.
- For a home sale, use a DEP-certified radon tester.
- If the result is 4 pCi/L or higher, the EPA recommends fixing the home; between 2 and 4 pCi/L, consider a fix.
More on Pennsylvania rules, contacts and every county’s EPA zone: Radon in Pennsylvania.
Frequently asked questions
Is radon a problem in Pike County?
29.9% of the 33,264 radon tests on record with PA DEP for Pike County were at or above 4 pCi/L, and the county is in EPA radon Zone 2. Any home can have high radon, so testing is the only way to know.
What is the average radon level in Pike County?
The median of all PA DEP test results in Pike County is 2.2 pCi/L. We use the median because a few very high readings would distort a simple average.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Pike County?
The median reported cost of 455 systems installed in Pike County from 2022 to 2026 was $1,395, according to PA DEP mitigation records.
Which ZIP codes in Pike County have the most radon?
Among ZIP codes with 100 or more tests, the highest shares of results at or above 4 pCi/L are in 18435 (34.5%), 18337 (32.5%), 18425 (31.8%).
Sources and method
Test statistics use the Pennsylvania DEP radon test database (about 3.4 million tests from 1986 to October 2026), limited to residential and unspecified buildings. Records can include repeat tests of the same home and some tests made after mitigation. Mitigation cost and before/after results come from the PA DEP radon mitigation system database. ZIP codes and communities with few tests are left out. Data retrieved November 2026.