ZIP Code 18610

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Blakeslee · Monroe County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,008

64/sq mi

Median income
$67,656

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$239,100

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.2%

Median age 36.6

Land area
78.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18610 in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,008. The median household income is $67,656, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $239,100, 14% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18610 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.1 square miles in Blakeslee, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,008 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 18610 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18610 sits at $67,656 (13% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $27,012. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $239,100 (5% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 18610 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 18610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18610.

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 18610, Blakeslee, 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

5,008

Population

78.1

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18610?

36.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 20.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$67,656

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$27,012

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,361

Total Housing Units

1,554

Occupied Units

807

Vacant Units

3.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$239,100

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 18610, employing approximately 1,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,400,000.

100

Businesses

1,005

Employees

$33.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 21.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 13.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.0%
Construction 6 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.0%
Information 5 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.0%
Finance and insurance 4 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

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
18624 Lake Harmony, PA 718 3.9 mi
18347 Pocono Lake, PA 3,364 4.9 mi
18210 Albrightsville, PA 8,258 4.5 mi
18334 Long Pond, PA 4,156 5.2 mi
18350 Pocono Pines, PA 1,931 6.0 mi
18330 Effort, PA 8,927 8.1 mi
18346 Pocono Summit, PA 2,964 8.8 mi
18229 Jim Thorpe, PA 8,498 11.4 mi
18322 Brodheadsville, PA 2,781 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18610 in?
ZIP code 18610 (Blakeslee) 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 18610?
ZIP code 18610 in Blakeslee, PA has a population of 5,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18610?
The median household income in ZIP 18610 is $67,656, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18610?
The median home value in ZIP 18610 is $239,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18610 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18610?
ZIP code 18610 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 1,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18610 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (13), Real estate and rental and leasing (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18610?
In ZIP code 18610, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 18610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18610 is 36.2 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 18610?
In ZIP code 18610, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18610 is 5.8% 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 Blakeslee, 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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