ZIP Code 18343
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Mount Bethel · Northampton County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,982
- Median income
- $80,491
- Median home value
- $326,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 57.5 sq mi
69/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.2
New York
ZIP code 18343 in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,982. The median household income is $80,491, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $326,300, 17% above the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18343 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.5 square miles in Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,982 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 18343 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18343 sits at $80,491 (3% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,293. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $326,300 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,066 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18343 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 54 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northampton County, so you can benchmark 18343 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 18343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18343.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 18343, Mount Bethel, 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
3,982
Population
57.5
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18343?
54.2
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
8.8%
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?
$80,491
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$46,293
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
53.9 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?
1,796
Total Housing Units
1,561
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,300
Median Home Value
+44% vs state
$1,066
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18343 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 144 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 157 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 173 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 190 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 197 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 18343, employing approximately 840 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,337,000.
95
Businesses
840
Employees
$53.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.2% |
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 18343 vs 18351 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18351 | Portland, PA | 518 | 1.9 mi |
| 07833 | Delaware, NJ | 157 | 2.1 mi |
| 18013 | Bangor, PA | 17,802 | 4.4 mi |
| 18327 | Delaware Water Gap, PA | 700 | 5.7 mi |
| 07832 | Columbia, NJ | 3,903 | 5.2 mi |
| 18356 | Shawnee On Delaware, PA | 136 | 8.0 mi |
| 07823 | Belvidere, NJ | 7,571 | 6.0 mi |
| 18063 | Martins Creek, PA | 548 | 8.5 mi |
| 18072 | Pen Argyl, PA | 6,571 | 8.5 mi |
| 18301 | East Stroudsburg, PA | 28,561 | 10.1 mi |
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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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