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East Stroudsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18302

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

17,362
108/sq mi
$79,736
Median income
$244,400
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,362 residents across 160.5 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18302 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,736 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,717. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. The typical home here is valued at $244,400 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,520 monthly, and 88.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 48 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 18302 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 18302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Stroudsburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18302.

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 18302, 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

17,362

Population

160.5

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18302?

44.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 55.3%
African American 19.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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?

$79,736

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$36,717

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

48.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18302 ranks nationally

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

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

$79,736 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,217

Total Housing Units

6,473

Occupied Units

1,744

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$244,400

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,520

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18302 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.1% 137
2021 +15.0% 158
2022 +13.9% 180
2023 +20.0% 216
2024 +6.5% 230

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 161 business establishments in ZIP 18302, employing approximately 1,368 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,605,000.

161

Businesses

1,368

Employees

$51.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 13.0%
Construction 19 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.5%
Wholesale trade 3 1.9%

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 18302 vs 18335 →

ZIP 18302 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 18302 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18302 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 18302 ranks #8 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
18335 Marshalls Creek, PA 672 2.1 mi
18356 Shawnee On Delaware, PA 136 5.7 mi
18301 East Stroudsburg, PA 28,561 5.3 mi
18327 Delaware Water Gap, PA 700 8.3 mi
18371 Tamiment, PA 747 6.0 mi
18332 Henryville, PA 3,085 7.5 mi
18324 Bushkill, PA 9,714 7.2 mi
07832 Columbia, NJ 3,903 9.8 mi
18325 Canadensis, PA 2,465 9.8 mi
18357 Skytop, PA 104 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

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East Stroudsburg, PA
Pop: 28,561
18360 standard
Stroudsburg, PA
Pop: 28,362
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 18302 in? ▼
ZIP code 18302 (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 18302? ▼
ZIP code 18302 in East Stroudsburg, PA has a population of 17,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18302 is $79,736, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18302 is $244,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18302 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18302? ▼
ZIP code 18302 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18302 are: Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (21), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18302 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 18302? ▼
In ZIP code 18302, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 18302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18302 is 48.0 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 18302? ▼
In ZIP code 18302, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18302 is 10.3% 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.