Scotrun, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18355
Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,492
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,364
- Median income Above-median income area
- $297,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scotrun pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18355 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18355 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scotrun, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,492 residents across 18.5 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18355 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,364 (24% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,707. The poverty rate is 32.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,600 (31% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,716.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18355 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 18355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scotrun, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,707
Per Capita Income
32.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18355 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Scotrun, 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)
$96,364 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
884housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 18355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
16,681 residents
- 18334 4,156
Long Pond (18334)
4,156 residents
- 18344 3,589
Mount Pocono (18344)
3,589 residents
- 18372 3,210
Tannersville (18372)
3,210 residents
- 18332 3,085
Henryville (18332)
3,085 residents
- 18346 2,964
Pocono Summit (18346)
2,964 residents
- 18321 1,711
Bartonsville (18321)
1,711 residents
- 18355 1,492
Scotrun (18355)
1,492 residents
- 18352 1,098
Reeders (18352)
1,098 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18355 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18370
Swiftwater (18370)
$143,250 median income
- 18372
Tannersville (18372)
$123,344 median income
- 18321
Bartonsville (18321)
$100,481 median income
- 18355
Scotrun (18355)
$96,364 median income
- 18332
Henryville (18332)
$91,912 median income
- 18334
Long Pond (18334)
$90,729 median income
- 18344
Mount Pocono (18344)
$83,707 median income
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
$80,169 median income
- 18346 $56,750
Pocono Summit (18346)
$56,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18355 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18355, 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 (1,492 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 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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