Nesquehoning, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18240
Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,891
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,608
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nesquehoning pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18240 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18240 covers 76.3 square miles in Nesquehoning, Carbon County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,891 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18240 reports a modest median household income of $63,608 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,518. Unemployment is 14.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,600 (32% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,117; owner occupancy is 67.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carbon County, so 18240 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 18240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nesquehoning, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18240.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 18240, Nesquehoning, 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
3,891
Population
76.3
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18240?
39.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
4.6%
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?
$63,608
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,518
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18240 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Nesquehoning, 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)
$63,608 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
1,687housing units
1,687
Total Housing Units
1,427
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,600
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,117
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 18240, employing approximately 981 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,508,000.
58
Businesses
981
Employees
$42.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 22.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.2% |
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 18240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18201
Hazleton (18201)
27,516 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 18240 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18240 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
- 18240
Nesquehoning (18240)
$63,608 median income
- 18218
Coaldale (18218)
$59,250 median income
- 18216
Beaver Meadows (18216)
$49,350 median income
- 18201
Hazleton (18201)
$47,802 median income
- 18237
Mcadoo (18237)
$47,174 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18240 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18232 | Lansford, PA | 3,941 | 2.0 mi |
| 18250 | Summit Hill, PA | 3,034 | 2.8 mi |
| 18218 | Coaldale, PA | 2,281 | 3.7 mi |
| 18216 | Beaver Meadows, PA | 1,067 | 5.7 mi |
| 18255 | Weatherly, PA | 4,337 | 5.4 mi |
| 18230 | Junedale, PA | 132 | 5.4 mi |
| 18237 | Mcadoo, PA | 3,110 | 6.8 mi |
| 18254 | Tresckow, PA | 871 | 6.3 mi |
| 18211 | Andreas, PA | 1,304 | 8.4 mi |
| 18201 | Hazleton, PA | 27,516 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18240, 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 (3,891 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 18240 in?
ZIP code 18240 (Nesquehoning) 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 18240?
ZIP code 18240 in Nesquehoning, PA has a population of 3,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18240?
The median household income in ZIP 18240 is $63,608, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18240?
The median home value in ZIP 18240 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18240 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18240?
ZIP code 18240 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 981 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18240 are: Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18240?
In ZIP code 18240, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18240?
In ZIP code 18240, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18240?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18240 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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