| ZIP Code | 18250 |
|---|---|
| City | Summit Hill |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft |
| Latitude | 40.812659 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.858686 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 26.5% ▲ 165% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.9% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 854 (43.2%) |
| Some College | 262 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 308 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 379 (19.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 173 (8.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,685 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $99,100 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,172/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,312 |
| Vacant Units | 95 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,312 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 95 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 18250 is located in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. With a population of 3,128, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 18250 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,685 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18250 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $99,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,172 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 18250 is primarily White (85.52%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.5%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18250 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 18250 in Summit Hill, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,128 residents, a median household income of $66,685, and a median home value of $99,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.