ZIP Code 18326
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Cresco · Monroe County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,152
- Median income
- $85,352
- Median home value
- $285,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.5%
- Land area
- 86.3 sq mi
48/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
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.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18326?
44.4
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
5.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18326 vs 18342 →
| 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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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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