PlainZIP

Palmerton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18071

Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,578
134/sq mi
$70,217
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palmerton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,578 residents across 79.0 square miles, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,217 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,115. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $206,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carbon County, letting you compare 18071 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 18071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmerton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18071.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 18071, Palmerton, 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

10,578

Population

79.0

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18071?

48.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$70,217

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$40,115

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18071 ranks nationally

Palmerton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,217 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,318

Total Housing Units

5,146

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$206,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$956

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18071 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 166
2021 +16.7% 194
2022 +13.9% 221
2023 +10.3% 244
2024 +8.4% 264

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 205 business establishments in ZIP 18071, employing approximately 3,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,281,000.

205

Businesses

3,106

Employees

$142.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 33 16.1%
Retail trade 24 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.9%
Manufacturing 9 4.4%
Information 8 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.9%
Wholesale trade 5 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18071 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18071 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18088 Walnutport, PA 8,375 4.6 mi
18030 Bowmanstown, PA 623 4.7 mi
18235 Lehighton, PA 19,353 6.1 mi
18035 Cherryville, PA 241 6.1 mi
18086 Treichlers, PA 398 6.6 mi
18038 Danielsville, PA 3,091 5.7 mi
18080 Slatington, PA 11,456 7.0 mi
18058 Kunkletown, PA 9,464 6.3 mi
18059 Laurys Station, PA 1,228 7.7 mi
18079 Slatedale, PA 436 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carbon County

18235 standard
Lehighton, PA
Pop: 19,353
18229 standard
Jim Thorpe, PA
Pop: 8,498
18210 standard
Albrightsville, PA
Pop: 8,258
18255 standard
Weatherly, PA
Pop: 4,337
18232 standard
Lansford, PA
Pop: 3,941
18240 standard
Nesquehoning, PA
Pop: 3,891

Related Areas

Carbon County Palmerton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18071 in? ▼
ZIP code 18071 (Palmerton) 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 18071? ▼
ZIP code 18071 in Palmerton, PA has a population of 10,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18071? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18071 is $70,217, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18071? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18071 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18071? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18071 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18071? ▼
ZIP code 18071 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 3,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18071? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18071 are: Construction (34), Health care and social assistance (33), Retail trade (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18071? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18071 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18071? ▼
In ZIP code 18071, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 18071? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18071 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18071? ▼
In ZIP code 18071, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18071? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18071 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.