Saylorsburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18353
Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,779
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,071
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saylorsburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18353 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18353 (Saylorsburg, PA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18353 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saylorsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,779 residents across 122.2 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18353 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,071 (2% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,947. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,200 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,330.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18353 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 18353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saylorsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18353.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18353, Saylorsburg, 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
12,779
Population
122.2
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18353?
52.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
4.4%
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?
$79,071
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$41,947
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
41.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18353 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saylorsburg, 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)
$79,071 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,996housing units
4,996
Total Housing Units
4,443
Occupied Units
553
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,200
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,330
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 18353, employing approximately 507 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,728,000.
112
Businesses
507
Employees
$21.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 28.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 13.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.6% |
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 18353 vs 18322 →
ZIP 18353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18360
Stroudsburg (18360)
28,362 residents
- 18353
Saylorsburg (18353)
12,779 residents
- 18058 9,464
Kunkletown (18058)
9,464 residents
- 18330 8,927
Effort (18330)
8,927 residents
- 18072 6,571
Pen Argyl (18072)
6,571 residents
- 18091 5,926
Wind Gap (18091)
5,926 residents
- 18322 2,781
Brodheadsville (18322)
2,781 residents
- 18352 1,098
Reeders (18352)
1,098 residents
- 18354 951
Sciota (18354)
951 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18353 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18322
Brodheadsville (18322)
$121,421 median income
- 18330
Effort (18330)
$93,733 median income
- 18354
Sciota (18354)
$85,588 median income
- 18072
Pen Argyl (18072)
$80,716 median income
- 18091
Wind Gap (18091)
$80,464 median income
- 18353
Saylorsburg (18353)
$79,071 median income
- 18058
Kunkletown (18058)
$73,041 median income
- 18360
Stroudsburg (18360)
$71,481 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18353 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18322 | Brodheadsville, PA | 2,781 | 2.5 mi |
| 18354 | Sciota, PA | 951 | 3.0 mi |
| 18331 | Gilbert, PA | 867 | 4.2 mi |
| 18091 | Wind Gap, PA | 5,926 | 5.4 mi |
| 18352 | Reeders, PA | 1,098 | 7.7 mi |
| 18333 | Kresgeville, PA | 712 | 6.5 mi |
| 18058 | Kunkletown, PA | 9,464 | 6.6 mi |
| 18330 | Effort, PA | 8,927 | 6.7 mi |
| 18072 | Pen Argyl, PA | 6,571 | 6.7 mi |
| 18360 | Stroudsburg, PA | 28,362 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18353, 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 (12,779 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 18353 in?
ZIP code 18353 (Saylorsburg) 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 18353?
ZIP code 18353 in Saylorsburg, PA has a population of 12,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18353?
The median household income in ZIP 18353 is $79,071, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18353?
The median home value in ZIP 18353 is $288,200, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18353 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18353?
ZIP code 18353 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18353 are: Construction (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Manufacturing (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18353?
In ZIP code 18353, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 18353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18353 is 41.6 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 18353?
In ZIP code 18353, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18353 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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