| ZIP Code | 18229 |
|---|---|
| City | Jim Thorpe |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft |
| Latitude | 40.931517 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.682343 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,993 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 782 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 938 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,095 (16.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,752 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,642 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,400 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $931/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,820 |
| Vacant Units | 1,026 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,820 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,026 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 18229 is located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. With a population of 9,136, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49 years. Economically, 18229 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,642 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18229 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $931 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 18229 is primarily White (91.40%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18229 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 18229 in Jim Thorpe, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,136 residents, a median household income of $67,642, and a median home value of $215,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.