PlainZIP

East Stroudsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18301

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

28,561
279/sq mi
$90,522
Median income
$275,600
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Stroudsburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
279
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, with 28,561 residents across 102.2 square miles, a density of 279 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18301 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,522 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,623. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $275,600 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,438 a month; 74.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18301, plus 6 more within Monroe County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 18301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Stroudsburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18301.

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 18301, East Stroudsburg, 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

28,561

Population

102.2

Area (sq mi)

279

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18301?

40.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 52.9%
African American 22.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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

How ZIP 18301 ranks nationally

East Stroudsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,522 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$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

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ZIP 18301 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 18301 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 18301 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 18301 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

18360 standard
Stroudsburg, PA
Pop: 28,362
18302 standard
East Stroudsburg, PA
Pop: 17,362
18466 standard
Tobyhanna, PA
Pop: 16,681
18353 standard
Saylorsburg, PA
Pop: 12,779
18058 standard
Kunkletown, PA
Pop: 9,464
18330 standard
Effort, PA
Pop: 8,927

Related Areas

Monroe County East Stroudsburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18301 in? ▼
ZIP code 18301 (East Stroudsburg) is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18301? ▼
ZIP code 18301 in East Stroudsburg, PA has a population of 28,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18301 is $90,522, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18301 is $275,600, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18301 is White at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18301? ▼
ZIP code 18301 has 613 business establishments employing approximately 8,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18301 are: Health care and social assistance (135), Retail trade (71), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18301 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 18301? ▼
In ZIP code 18301, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 18301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18301 is 38.3 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 18301? ▼
In ZIP code 18301, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18301 is 10.5% 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.