Pocono Lake, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18347
Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,364
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,389
- Median income Above-median income area
- $230,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pocono Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18347 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18347 covers 70.1 square miles in Pocono Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,364 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18347 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,389 (8% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,523. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $230,400 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,362; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18347 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 18347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocono Lake, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18347.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 18347, Pocono Lake, 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
3,364
Population
70.1
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18347?
50.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
7.4%
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?
$84,389
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$47,523
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18347 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pocono Lake, 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)
$84,389 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
4,188housing units
4,188
Total Housing Units
1,711
Occupied Units
2,477
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,362
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 18347, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,438,000.
52
Businesses
408
Employees
$19.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.7% |
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 18347 vs 18610 →
ZIP 18347 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
8,258 residents
- 18424
Gouldsboro (18424)
5,613 residents
- 18610
Blakeslee (18610)
5,008 residents
- 18334
Long Pond (18334)
4,156 residents
- 18347
Pocono Lake (18347)
3,364 residents
- 18346 2,964
Pocono Summit (18346)
2,964 residents
- 18350 1,931
Pocono Pines (18350)
1,931 residents
- 18624 718
Lake Harmony (18624)
718 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18347 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18347 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18350
Pocono Pines (18350)
$115,913 median income
- 18334
Long Pond (18334)
$90,729 median income
- 18347
Pocono Lake (18347)
$84,389 median income
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
$70,683 median income
- 18610
Blakeslee (18610)
$67,656 median income
- 18424
Gouldsboro (18424)
$61,315 median income
- 18346
Pocono Summit (18346)
$56,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18347 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18347, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,364 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 18347 in?
ZIP code 18347 (Pocono Lake) 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 18347?
ZIP code 18347 in Pocono Lake, PA has a population of 3,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18347?
The median household income in ZIP 18347 is $84,389, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18347?
The median home value in ZIP 18347 is $230,400, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18347 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18347?
ZIP code 18347 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18347 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18347?
In ZIP code 18347, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 18347?
In ZIP code 18347, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18347 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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