ZIP Code 18355

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Scotrun · Monroe County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,492

81/sq mi

Median income
$96,364

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$297,600

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.4%

Median age 39.8

Land area
18.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18355 in Scotrun, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,492. The median household income is $96,364, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $297,600, 7% above the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.5 square miles in Scotrun, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,492 residents, producing a population density of 81 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 18355 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18355 sits at $96,364 (24% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,707. The poverty rate stands at 32.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $297,600 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,716 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 18355 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 18355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18355.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18355, Scotrun, 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

1,492

Population

18.5

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18355?

39.8

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$96,364

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$34,707

Per Capita Income

32.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

884

Total Housing Units

576

Occupied Units

308

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$297,600

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,716

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 18355, employing approximately 787 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,225,000.

31

Businesses

787

Employees

$25.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 25.8%
Construction 5 16.1%
Retail trade 4 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 12.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
18370 Swiftwater, PA 1,096 1.3 mi
18349 Pocono Manor, PA 132 1.9 mi
18344 Mount Pocono, PA 3,589 3.0 mi
18372 Tannersville, PA 3,210 2.5 mi
18352 Reeders, PA 1,098 4.7 mi
18332 Henryville, PA 3,085 4.9 mi
18334 Long Pond, PA 4,156 4.9 mi
18346 Pocono Summit, PA 2,964 5.0 mi
18321 Bartonsville, PA 1,711 5.3 mi
18466 Tobyhanna, PA 16,681 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18355 in?
ZIP code 18355 (Scotrun) 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 18355?
ZIP code 18355 in Scotrun, PA has a population of 1,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18355?
The median household income in ZIP 18355 is $96,364, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18355?
The median home value in ZIP 18355 is $297,600, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18355 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18355?
ZIP code 18355 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18355 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18355?
In ZIP code 18355, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 18355?
In ZIP code 18355, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18355 is 32.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Scotrun, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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