ZIP Code 18301
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East Stroudsburg · Monroe County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 28,561
- Median income
- $90,522
- Median home value
- $275,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.4%
- Land area
- 102.2 sq mi
279/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 18301 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 28,561. The median household income is $90,522, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $275,600, 1% below the US average. 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.2 square miles in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 28,561 residents, producing a population density of 279 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18301 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18301 sits at $90,522 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,623. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $275,600 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,438 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 18301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18301, East Stroudsburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,561
Population
102.2
Area (sq mi)
279
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18301?
40.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
14.1%
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?
$90,522
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$42,623
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
38.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,984
Total Housing Units
9,694
Occupied Units
1,290
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,600
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$1,438
Median Rent
1985
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18301 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 138 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 161 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 184 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 207 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 209 |
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 613 business establishments in ZIP 18301, employing approximately 8,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,100,000.
613
Businesses
8,746
Employees
$407.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 54 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
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 18301 vs 18356 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18356 | Shawnee On Delaware, PA | 136 | 3.5 mi |
| 18327 | Delaware Water Gap, PA | 700 | 4.5 mi |
| 18335 | Marshalls Creek, PA | 672 | 4.5 mi |
| 18302 | East Stroudsburg, PA | 17,362 | 5.3 mi |
| 18321 | Bartonsville, PA | 1,711 | 5.8 mi |
| 18332 | Henryville, PA | 3,085 | 5.8 mi |
| 18372 | Tannersville, PA | 3,210 | 7.6 mi |
| 18360 | Stroudsburg, PA | 28,362 | 6.7 mi |
| 18351 | Portland, PA | 518 | 8.6 mi |
| 07832 | Columbia, NJ | 3,903 | 8.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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