Bushkill, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18324
Pike County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,714
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,344
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bushkill pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18324 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18324 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bushkill, Pike County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,714 residents across 118.2 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18324 reports a modest median household income of $67,344 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,998. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,200 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,873; 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 55 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 18324 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 18324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bushkill, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18324.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 18324, Bushkill, 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
9,714
Population
118.2
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18324?
46.0
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
16.4%
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?
$67,344
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,998
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
54.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18324 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bushkill, 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)
$67,344 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
5,831housing units
5,831
Total Housing Units
3,962
Occupied Units
1,869
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,200
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,873
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 18324, employing approximately 298 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,003,000.
52
Businesses
298
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 7.7% |
| Information | 3 | 5.8% |
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 18324 vs 18371 →
ZIP 18324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18302
East Stroudsburg (18302)
17,362 residents
- 18324
Bushkill (18324)
9,714 residents
- 18328
Dingmans Ferry (18328)
7,759 residents
- 18371 747
Tamiment (18371)
747 residents
- 18335 672
Marshalls Creek (18335)
672 residents
- 18356 136
Shawnee On Delaware (18356)
136 residents
- 07881 16
Wallpack Center (07881)
16 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18324 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18324 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
- 18371
Tamiment (18371)
$102,679 median income
- 18328
Dingmans Ferry (18328)
$86,561 median income
- 18302
East Stroudsburg (18302)
$79,736 median income
- 18324
Bushkill (18324)
$67,344 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18324 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18324, 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 (9,714 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 18324 in?
ZIP code 18324 (Bushkill) is located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18324?
ZIP code 18324 in Bushkill, PA has a population of 9,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18324?
The median household income in ZIP 18324 is $67,344, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18324?
The median home value in ZIP 18324 is $233,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18324 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18324?
ZIP code 18324 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18324 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18324?
In ZIP code 18324, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 18324?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18324 is 54.5 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 18324?
In ZIP code 18324, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18324 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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