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 High-density area
- $79,736
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18302 (East Stroudsburg, PA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.9 in 2023 to 230.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,717. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,400 (8% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,520; 88.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18302 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 18302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Stroudsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18302.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18302?
44.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
13.0%
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?
$79,736
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$36,717
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
48.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18302 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
East Stroudsburg, 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)
$79,736 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,217housing units
8,217
Total Housing Units
6,473
Occupied Units
1,744
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,400
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18301
East Stroudsburg (18301)
28,561 residents
- 18302
East Stroudsburg (18302)
17,362 residents
- 18324 9,714
Bushkill (18324)
9,714 residents
- 07832 3,903
Columbia (07832)
3,903 residents
- 18332 3,085
Henryville (18332)
3,085 residents
- 18325 2,465
Canadensis (18325)
2,465 residents
- 18371 747
Tamiment (18371)
747 residents
- 18327 700
Delaware Water Gap (18327)
700 residents
- 18335 672
Marshalls Creek (18335)
672 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18302 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18335
Marshalls Creek (18335)
$116,947 median income
- 07832
Columbia (07832)
$106,424 median income
- 18325
Canadensis (18325)
$103,500 median income
- 18371
Tamiment (18371)
$102,679 median income
- 18327
Delaware Water Gap (18327)
$96,094 median income
- 18332
Henryville (18332)
$91,912 median income
- 18301
East Stroudsburg (18301)
$90,522 median income
- 18302
East Stroudsburg (18302)
$79,736 median income
- 18324
Bushkill (18324)
$67,344 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18302, 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 (17,362 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 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.
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