ZIP Code 18344
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Mount Pocono · Monroe County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,589
- Median income
- $83,707
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
197/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.6
New York
ZIP code 18344 in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,589. The median household income is $83,707, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $250,000, 10% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,589 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 18344 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18344 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 18344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 18344 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 18344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18344.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 18344, Mount Pocono, 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
3,589
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18344?
46.6
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
16.3%
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?
$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
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?
1,477
Total Housing Units
1,288
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18344 vs 18370 →
| 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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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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