Tobyhanna, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18466
Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,681
- 179/sq mi High-density area
- $80,169
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tobyhanna pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 179
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18466 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18466 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,681 residents across 93.1 square miles, a density of 179 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18466 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,169 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,071. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $208,000 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $2,014; 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18466 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 18466
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tobyhanna, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18466.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 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 18466, Tobyhanna, 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
16,681
Population
93.1
Area (sq mi)
179
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18466?
41.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
16.3%
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?
$80,169
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$31,071
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
41.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18466 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Tobyhanna, 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)
$80,169 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
8,081housing units
8,081
Total Housing Units
5,814
Occupied Units
2,267
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$2,014
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 18466, employing approximately 3,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,358,000.
124
Businesses
3,068
Employees
$159.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.4% |
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 18466 vs 18346 →
ZIP 18466 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
- 18344 3,589
Mount Pocono (18344)
3,589 residents
- 18346 2,964
Pocono Summit (18346)
2,964 residents
- 18445 2,329
Newfoundland (18445)
2,329 residents
- 18350 1,931
Pocono Pines (18350)
1,931 residents
- 18355 1,492
Scotrun (18355)
1,492 residents
- 18370 1,096
Swiftwater (18370)
1,096 residents
- 18342 492
Mountainhome (18342)
492 residents
- 18323 275
Buck Hill Falls (18323)
275 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18466 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18466 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
- 18350
Pocono Pines (18350)
$115,913 median income
- 18355
Scotrun (18355)
$96,364 median income
- 18344
Mount Pocono (18344)
$83,707 median income
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
$80,169 median income
- 18342
Mountainhome (18342)
$68,843 median income
- 18346 $56,750
Pocono Summit (18346)
$56,750 median income
- 18445 $53,429
Newfoundland (18445)
$53,429 median income
- 18460 $51,500
South Sterling (18460)
$51,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18466 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18346 | Pocono Summit, PA | 2,964 | 4.3 mi |
| 18349 | Pocono Manor, PA | 132 | 6.5 mi |
| 18323 | Buck Hill Falls, PA | 275 | 5.8 mi |
| 18460 | South Sterling, PA | 184 | 5.2 mi |
| 18344 | Mount Pocono, PA | 3,589 | 5.8 mi |
| 18445 | Newfoundland, PA | 2,329 | 7.1 mi |
| 18342 | Mountainhome, PA | 492 | 6.2 mi |
| 18370 | Swiftwater, PA | 1,096 | 7.5 mi |
| 18350 | Pocono Pines, PA | 1,931 | 6.4 mi |
| 18355 | Scotrun, PA | 1,492 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18466, 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 (16,681 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 18466 in?
ZIP code 18466 (Tobyhanna) 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 18466?
ZIP code 18466 in Tobyhanna, PA has a population of 16,681 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18466?
The median household income in ZIP 18466 is $80,169, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18466?
The median home value in ZIP 18466 is $208,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18466?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18466 is White at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18466?
ZIP code 18466 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 3,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18466?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18466 are: Transportation and warehousing (18), Health care and social assistance (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18466?
In ZIP code 18466, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 18466?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18466 is 41.0 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 18466?
In ZIP code 18466, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18466?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18466 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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