Bowmanstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18030
Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 623
- 536/sq mi High-density area
- $68,173
- Median income Near-median income area
- $182,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bowmanstown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 536
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18030 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18030 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bowmanstown, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, home to just 623 residents across 1.2 square miles, a density of 536 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18030 reports a modest median household income of $68,173 (12% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,467. Unemployment is 15.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $182,400 (20% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carbon County, so 18030 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 18030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bowmanstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18030.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18030, Bowmanstown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
623
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
536
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18030?
45.7
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
3.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,173
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$34,467
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18030 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bowmanstown, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,173 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
197housing units
197
Total Housing Units
185
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,400
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 18030, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,212,000.
12
Businesses
54
Employees
$1.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 33.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 25.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18030 vs 18235 →
ZIP 18030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18235
Lehighton (18235)
19,353 residents
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
11,456 residents
- 18071
Palmerton (18071)
10,578 residents
- 18229
Jim Thorpe (18229)
8,498 residents
- 18088
Walnutport (18088)
8,375 residents
- 18078 7,074
Schnecksville (18078)
7,074 residents
- 18053 2,375
Germansville (18053)
2,375 residents
- 18030 623
Bowmanstown (18030)
623 residents
- 18079 436
Slatedale (18079)
436 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18030 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18078
Schnecksville (18078)
$120,857 median income
- 18079
Slatedale (18079)
$96,071 median income
- 18053
Germansville (18053)
$83,370 median income
- 18088
Walnutport (18088)
$82,083 median income
- 18080
Slatington (18080)
$74,522 median income
- 18235
Lehighton (18235)
$72,571 median income
- 18071
Palmerton (18071)
$70,217 median income
- 18244
Parryville (18244)
$68,750 median income
- 18030
Bowmanstown (18030)
$68,173 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18030 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18235 | Lehighton, PA | 19,353 | 2.6 mi |
| 18079 | Slatedale, PA | 436 | 4.0 mi |
| 18212 | Ashfield, PA | 131 | 3.0 mi |
| 18080 | Slatington, PA | 11,456 | 4.9 mi |
| 18071 | Palmerton, PA | 10,578 | 4.7 mi |
| 18053 | Germansville, PA | 2,375 | 6.2 mi |
| 18229 | Jim Thorpe, PA | 8,498 | 8.9 mi |
| 18088 | Walnutport, PA | 8,375 | 6.2 mi |
| 18244 | Parryville, PA | 402 | 7.5 mi |
| 18078 | Schnecksville, PA | 7,074 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18030, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18030 in?
ZIP code 18030 (Bowmanstown) is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18030?
ZIP code 18030 in Bowmanstown, PA has a population of 623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18030?
The median household income in ZIP 18030 is $68,173, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18030?
The median home value in ZIP 18030 is $182,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18030 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18030?
ZIP code 18030 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18030 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18030?
In ZIP code 18030, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18030 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18030?
In ZIP code 18030, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18030 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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