Effort, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18330
Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,927
- 210/sq mi High-density area
- $93,733
- Median income Above-median income area
- $291,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Effort pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 210
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18330 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 18330 (Effort, PA) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18330 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Effort, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,927 residents across 42.5 square miles, a density of 210 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18330 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,733 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,053. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $291,600 (28% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 94.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,348.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18330 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 18330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Effort, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18330.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 18330, Effort, 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
8,927
Population
42.5
Area (sq mi)
210
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18330?
44.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.5%
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?
$93,733
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$39,053
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18330 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Effort, 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)
$93,733 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
2,981housing units
2,981
Total Housing Units
2,758
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,600
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,348
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 18330, employing approximately 665 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,643,000.
101
Businesses
665
Employees
$25.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Information | 4 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.0% |
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 18330 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18353
Saylorsburg (18353)
12,779 residents
- 18058
Kunkletown (18058)
9,464 residents
- 18330
Effort (18330)
8,927 residents
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
8,258 residents
- 18610 5,008
Blakeslee (18610)
5,008 residents
- 18334 4,156
Long Pond (18334)
4,156 residents
- 18322 2,781
Brodheadsville (18322)
2,781 residents
- 18352 1,098
Reeders (18352)
1,098 residents
- 18354 951
Sciota (18354)
951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18330 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18330 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18322
Brodheadsville (18322)
$121,421 median income
- 18330
Effort (18330)
$93,733 median income
- 18334
Long Pond (18334)
$90,729 median income
- 18354
Sciota (18354)
$85,588 median income
- 18353
Saylorsburg (18353)
$79,071 median income
- 18058
Kunkletown (18058)
$73,041 median income
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
$70,683 median income
- 18610
Blakeslee (18610)
$67,656 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18330 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18331 | Gilbert, PA | 867 | 4.0 mi |
| 18334 | Long Pond, PA | 4,156 | 6.2 mi |
| 18322 | Brodheadsville, PA | 2,781 | 4.2 mi |
| 18333 | Kresgeville, PA | 712 | 5.2 mi |
| 18058 | Kunkletown, PA | 9,464 | 6.0 mi |
| 18352 | Reeders, PA | 1,098 | 5.6 mi |
| 18210 | Albrightsville, PA | 8,258 | 6.7 mi |
| 18353 | Saylorsburg, PA | 12,779 | 6.7 mi |
| 18354 | Sciota, PA | 951 | 7.2 mi |
| 18610 | Blakeslee, PA | 5,008 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18330, 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 (8,927 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 18330 in?
ZIP code 18330 (Effort) 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 18330?
ZIP code 18330 in Effort, PA has a population of 8,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18330?
The median household income in ZIP 18330 is $93,733, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18330?
The median home value in ZIP 18330 is $291,600, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18330 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18330?
ZIP code 18330 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18330 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18330?
In ZIP code 18330, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 18330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18330 is 37.8 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 18330?
In ZIP code 18330, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18330 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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