PlainZIP

Mountainhome, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18342

Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

492
173/sq mi
$68,843
Median income
$218,600
Median home value
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountainhome pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
173
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18342 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountainhome, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to just 492 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18342 reports a modest median household income of $68,843 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,444. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured at 9.6%. Median home value sits at $218,600 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,138 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.1, and the average commute is -. To put 18342 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monroe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountainhome, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18342.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18342, Mountainhome, 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

492

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18342?

27.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

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?

$68,843

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$36,444

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18342 ranks nationally

Mountainhome, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,843 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%

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

What does housing look like?

359

Total Housing Units

283

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.3%
Renter 58.7%

$218,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,138

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 20 business establishments in ZIP 18342, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,676,000.

20

Businesses

176

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 18342 vs 18326 →

ZIP 18342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18342 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18342 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18326 Cresco, PA 4,152 0.9 mi
18323 Buck Hill Falls, PA 275 2.0 mi
18332 Henryville, PA 3,085 5.4 mi
18325 Canadensis, PA 2,465 4.3 mi
18357 Skytop, PA 104 5.1 mi
18344 Mount Pocono, PA 3,589 4.9 mi
18460 South Sterling, PA 184 6.6 mi
18466 Tobyhanna, PA 16,681 6.2 mi
18370 Swiftwater, PA 1,096 6.3 mi
18349 Pocono Manor, PA 132 6.7 mi

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Pop: 28,362
18302 standard
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Pop: 17,362
18466 standard
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Pop: 16,681
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Pop: 12,779
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Pop: 9,464

Related Areas

Monroe County Mountainhome, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18342 in? ▼
ZIP code 18342 (Mountainhome) 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 18342? ▼
ZIP code 18342 in Mountainhome, PA has a population of 492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18342 is $68,843, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18342 is $218,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18342 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18342? ▼
ZIP code 18342 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18342 are: Manufacturing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18342? ▼
In ZIP code 18342, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18342? ▼
In ZIP code 18342, approximately 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.