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Mount Pocono, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18344

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

3,589
197/sq mi
$83,707
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Pocono pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
197
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18344 covers 18.2 square miles in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,589 residents on file, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18344 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,707 (8% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,159. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 13.4%. On housing, the median home value is $250,000 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 57.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 18344 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 18344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pocono, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18344.

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 18344, Mount Pocono, 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

3,589

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18344?

46.6

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

16.3%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%
African American 21.3%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$83,707

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$38,159

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18344 ranks nationally

Mount Pocono, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,707 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,477

Total Housing Units

1,288

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$250,000

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1984

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18344 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 145
2021 +22.7% 178
2022 +7.1% 191
2023 +22.2% 233
2024 +6.9% 249

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 168 business establishments in ZIP 18344, employing approximately 3,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,134,000.

168

Businesses

3,460

Employees

$143.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 19.6%
Accommodation and food services 31 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 25 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 20 11.9%
Finance and insurance 11 6.5%
Construction 10 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.6%
Manufacturing 5 3.0%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 18344 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 18344 ranks #3 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 18344 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 18344 ranks #6 of 9 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
18370 Swiftwater, PA 1,096 1.8 mi
18349 Pocono Manor, PA 132 1.8 mi
18355 Scotrun, PA 1,492 3.0 mi
18346 Pocono Summit, PA 2,964 3.7 mi
18372 Tannersville, PA 3,210 5.0 mi
18326 Cresco, PA 4,152 4.3 mi
18332 Henryville, PA 3,085 4.6 mi
18342 Mountainhome, PA 492 4.9 mi
18466 Tobyhanna, PA 16,681 5.8 mi
18352 Reeders, PA 1,098 7.7 mi

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Pop: 28,362
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Pop: 17,362
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Pop: 16,681
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Pop: 12,779
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Related Areas

Monroe County Mount Pocono, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18344 in? ▼
ZIP code 18344 (Mount Pocono) 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 18344? ▼
ZIP code 18344 in Mount Pocono, PA has a population of 3,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18344 is $83,707, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18344 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18344 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18344? ▼
ZIP code 18344 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 3,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18344? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18344 are: Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (31), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18344 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18344? ▼
In ZIP code 18344, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 18344? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18344 is 35.0 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 18344? ▼
In ZIP code 18344, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18344 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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