Jim Thorpe, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18229
Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,498
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jim Thorpe pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18229 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18229 (Jim Thorpe, PA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18229 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,498 residents across 160.6 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18229 reports a modest median household income of $66,875 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,923. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,800 (5% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,022; 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carbon County, so 18229 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 18229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jim Thorpe, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18229.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 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 18229, Jim Thorpe, 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
8,498
Population
160.6
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18229?
48.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$66,875
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,923
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18229 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Jim Thorpe, 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)
$66,875 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,815housing units
4,815
Total Housing Units
3,839
Occupied Units
976
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,800
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,022
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 18229, employing approximately 1,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,733,000.
187
Businesses
1,181
Employees
$41.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.6% |
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 18229 vs 18244 →
ZIP 18229 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
- 18071
Palmerton (18071)
10,578 residents
- 18229
Jim Thorpe (18229)
8,498 residents
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
8,258 residents
- 18610 5,008
Blakeslee (18610)
5,008 residents
- 18624 718
Lake Harmony (18624)
718 residents
- 18030 623
Bowmanstown (18030)
623 residents
- 18244 402
Parryville (18244)
402 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18229 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18235
Lehighton (18235)
$72,571 median income
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
$70,683 median income
- 18071
Palmerton (18071)
$70,217 median income
- 18244
Parryville (18244)
$68,750 median income
- 18030
Bowmanstown (18030)
$68,173 median income
- 18610
Blakeslee (18610)
$67,656 median income
- 18229
Jim Thorpe (18229)
$66,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18229 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18229, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,498 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 18229 in?
ZIP code 18229 (Jim Thorpe) 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 18229?
ZIP code 18229 in Jim Thorpe, PA has a population of 8,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18229?
The median household income in ZIP 18229 is $66,875, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18229?
The median home value in ZIP 18229 is $238,800, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18229 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18229?
ZIP code 18229 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 1,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18229 are: Accommodation and food services (28), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18229?
In ZIP code 18229, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 18229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18229 is 35.1 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 18229?
In ZIP code 18229, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18229 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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