Lansford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18232
Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,941
- 990/sq mi High-density area
- $44,713
- Median income Below-median income area
- $55,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lansford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 990
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18232 covers 4.0 square miles in Lansford, Carbon County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,941 residents on file, a density of 990 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18232 reports a modest median household income of $44,713 (43% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,085. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 21.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $55,800 (75% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $922; owner occupancy is 52.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carbon County, so 18232 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 18232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lansford, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18232.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
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 18232, Lansford, 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
3,941
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
990
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18232?
37.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
3.7%
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?
$44,713
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$23,085
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Unemployment Rate
44.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18232 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lansford, 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)
$44,713 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
2,116housing units
2,116
Total Housing Units
1,649
Occupied Units
467
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$55,800
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$922
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 18232, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,372,000.
38
Businesses
249
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 28.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.9% |
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 18232 vs 18240 →
ZIP 18232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18252
Tamaqua (18252)
11,188 residents
- 18255 4,337
Weatherly (18255)
4,337 residents
- 18232 3,941
Lansford (18232)
3,941 residents
- 18240 3,891
Nesquehoning (18240)
3,891 residents
- 18237 3,110
Mcadoo (18237)
3,110 residents
- 18250 3,034
Summit Hill (18250)
3,034 residents
- 18218 2,281
Coaldale (18218)
2,281 residents
- 18211 1,304
Andreas (18211)
1,304 residents
- 18216 1,067
Beaver Meadows (18216)
1,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18232 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18232 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18254
Tresckow (18254)
$87,813 median income
- 18211
Andreas (18211)
$78,806 median income
- 18255
Weatherly (18255)
$69,034 median income
- 18250
Summit Hill (18250)
$65,268 median income
- 18252
Tamaqua (18252)
$65,257 median income
- 18240
Nesquehoning (18240)
$63,608 median income
- 18218
Coaldale (18218)
$59,250 median income
- 18216
Beaver Meadows (18216)
$49,350 median income
- 18237
Mcadoo (18237)
$47,174 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18232 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18240 | Nesquehoning, PA | 3,891 | 2.0 mi |
| 18218 | Coaldale, PA | 2,281 | 1.9 mi |
| 18250 | Summit Hill, PA | 3,034 | 2.1 mi |
| 18216 | Beaver Meadows, PA | 1,067 | 7.5 mi |
| 18230 | Junedale, PA | 132 | 6.6 mi |
| 18211 | Andreas, PA | 1,304 | 6.9 mi |
| 18252 | Tamaqua, PA | 11,188 | 6.4 mi |
| 18255 | Weatherly, PA | 4,337 | 7.4 mi |
| 18237 | Mcadoo, PA | 3,110 | 6.8 mi |
| 18254 | Tresckow, PA | 871 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18232, 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 (3,941 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 18232 in?
ZIP code 18232 (Lansford) 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 18232?
ZIP code 18232 in Lansford, PA has a population of 3,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18232?
The median household income in ZIP 18232 is $44,713, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18232?
The median home value in ZIP 18232 is $55,800, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18232 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18232?
ZIP code 18232 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18232 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18232?
In ZIP code 18232, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 18232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18232 is 44.4 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 18232?
In ZIP code 18232, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18232 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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