PlainZIP

Lehighton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18235

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

19,353
94/sq mi
$72,571
Median income
$233,600
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lehighton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
94
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18235 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lehighton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,353 residents across 205.0 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18235 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,571 (7% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,723. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Median home value sits at $233,600 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,055 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 18235 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Carbon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lehighton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18235.

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 18235, Lehighton, 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

19,353

Population

205.0

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18235?

45.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$72,571

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$39,723

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18235 ranks nationally

Lehighton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,571 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,565

Total Housing Units

7,783

Occupied Units

782

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$233,600

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,055

Median Rent

1971

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

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18235 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 172
2021 +12.1% 193
2022 +16.7% 226
2023 +17.3% 265
2024 -1.4% 261

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 462 business establishments in ZIP 18235, employing approximately 5,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,119,000.

462

Businesses

5,815

Employees

$261.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 19.1%
Retail trade 84 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 66 14.3%
Construction 44 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.5%
Finance and insurance 15 3.3%
Manufacturing 14 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.2%
Wholesale trade 8 1.7%
Information 8 1.7%
Educational services 8 1.7%

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 18235 vs 18030 →

ZIP 18235 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 18235 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18235 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 18235 ranks #5 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
18030 Bowmanstown, PA 623 2.6 mi
18212 Ashfield, PA 131 3.8 mi
18244 Parryville, PA 402 5.0 mi
18071 Palmerton, PA 10,578 6.1 mi
18229 Jim Thorpe, PA 8,498 7.0 mi
18053 Germansville, PA 2,375 7.7 mi
18079 Slatedale, PA 436 6.3 mi
18250 Summit Hill, PA 3,034 7.8 mi
18080 Slatington, PA 11,456 7.3 mi
18088 Walnutport, PA 8,375 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carbon County

18071 standard
Palmerton, PA
Pop: 10,578
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 Lehighton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18235 in? ▼
ZIP code 18235 (Lehighton) 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 18235? ▼
ZIP code 18235 in Lehighton, PA has a population of 19,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18235 is $72,571, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18235 is $233,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18235 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18235? ▼
ZIP code 18235 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 5,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18235 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18235 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 18235? ▼
In ZIP code 18235, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 18235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18235 is 30.4 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 18235? ▼
In ZIP code 18235, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18235 is 9.6% 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.