ZIP Code 18610
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Blakeslee · Monroe County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,008
- Median income
- $67,656
- Median home value
- $239,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.2%
- Land area
- 78.1 sq mi
64/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18610 vs 18624 →
| 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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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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