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 High-density area
- $68,843
- Median income Near-median income area
- $218,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,444. The poverty rate is 0.0%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,600 (4% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,138; 41.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18342 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 18342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountainhome, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18342.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18342?
27.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$68,843
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$36,444
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18342 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mountainhome, 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)
$68,843 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
359housing units
359
Total Housing Units
283
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
16,681 residents
- 18326 4,152
Cresco (18326)
4,152 residents
- 18344 3,589
Mount Pocono (18344)
3,589 residents
- 18332 3,085
Henryville (18332)
3,085 residents
- 18325 2,465
Canadensis (18325)
2,465 residents
- 18370 1,096
Swiftwater (18370)
1,096 residents
- 18342 492
Mountainhome (18342)
492 residents
- 18323 275
Buck Hill Falls (18323)
275 residents
- 18460 184
South Sterling (18460)
184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18342 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18370
Swiftwater (18370)
$143,250 median income
- 18325
Canadensis (18325)
$103,500 median income
- 18332
Henryville (18332)
$91,912 median income
- 18326
Cresco (18326)
$85,352 median income
- 18344
Mount Pocono (18344)
$83,707 median income
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
$80,169 median income
- 18342
Mountainhome (18342)
$68,843 median income
- 18460 $51,500
South Sterling (18460)
$51,500 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18342, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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