ZIP Code 18326

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Cresco · Monroe County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,152

48/sq mi

Median income
$85,352

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$285,300

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.5%

Median age 44.4

Land area
86.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18326 in Cresco, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,152. The median household income is $85,352, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $285,300, 3% above the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18326 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.3 square miles in Cresco, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,152 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 18326 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18326 sits at $85,352 (10% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,536. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $285,300 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,102 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18326 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 18326 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 18326

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18326.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18326, Cresco, 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

4,152

Population

86.3

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18326?

44.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$85,352

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$38,536

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,028

Total Housing Units

1,375

Occupied Units

653

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$285,300

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 18326, employing approximately 746 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,628,000.

87

Businesses

746

Employees

$43.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 10 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 10.3%
Retail trade 8 9.2%
Wholesale trade 6 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.8%
Information 3 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
18342 Mountainhome, PA 492 0.9 mi
18323 Buck Hill Falls, PA 275 2.9 mi
18332 Henryville, PA 3,085 4.5 mi
18344 Mount Pocono, PA 3,589 4.3 mi
18325 Canadensis, PA 2,465 5.0 mi
18357 Skytop, PA 104 5.8 mi
18370 Swiftwater, PA 1,096 5.6 mi
18349 Pocono Manor, PA 132 6.1 mi
18460 South Sterling, PA 184 7.4 mi
18346 Pocono Summit, PA 2,964 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18326 in?
ZIP code 18326 (Cresco) 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 18326?
ZIP code 18326 in Cresco, PA has a population of 4,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18326?
The median household income in ZIP 18326 is $85,352, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18326?
The median home value in ZIP 18326 is $285,300, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18326 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18326?
ZIP code 18326 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18326 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (13), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18326?
In ZIP code 18326, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 18326?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18326 is 34.5 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 18326?
In ZIP code 18326, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18326 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cresco, PA

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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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