Blakeslee, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18610
Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,008
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,656
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blakeslee pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18610 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18610 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blakeslee, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,008 residents across 78.1 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18610 reports a modest median household income of $67,656 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,012. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $239,100 (5% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP); 92.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 18610 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 18610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blakeslee, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18610.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 18610, Blakeslee, 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
5,008
Population
78.1
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18610?
36.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
10.5%
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?
$67,656
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$27,012
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18610 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Blakeslee, 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)
$67,656 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,361housing units
2,361
Total Housing Units
1,554
Occupied Units
807
Vacant Units
3.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,100
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
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 18610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18330
Effort (18330)
8,927 residents
- 18229
Jim Thorpe (18229)
8,498 residents
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
8,258 residents
- 18610
Blakeslee (18610)
5,008 residents
- 18334
Long Pond (18334)
4,156 residents
- 18347 3,364
Pocono Lake (18347)
3,364 residents
- 18346 2,964
Pocono Summit (18346)
2,964 residents
- 18322 2,781
Brodheadsville (18322)
2,781 residents
- 18350 1,931
Pocono Pines (18350)
1,931 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18610 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18322
Brodheadsville (18322)
$121,421 median income
- 18350
Pocono Pines (18350)
$115,913 median income
- 18330
Effort (18330)
$93,733 median income
- 18334
Long Pond (18334)
$90,729 median income
- 18347
Pocono Lake (18347)
$84,389 median income
- 18210
Albrightsville (18210)
$70,683 median income
- 18610
Blakeslee (18610)
$67,656 median income
- 18229
Jim Thorpe (18229)
$66,875 median income
- 18346
Pocono Summit (18346)
$56,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18610 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18610, 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 (5,008 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 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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