ZIP Code 18355
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Scotrun · Monroe County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 1,492
- Median income
- $96,364
- Median home value
- $297,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.4%
- Land area
- 18.5 sq mi
81/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18355?
39.8
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
3.6%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18355 vs 18370 →
| 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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Official Data Resources for Scotrun, PA
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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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