| ZIP Code | 18355 |
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| City | Scotrun |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft |
| Latitude | 41.076955 |
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| Longitude | -75.362899 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.08 |
| Below Poverty | 34.3% ▲ 243% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.9% ▲ 102% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 366 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 248 (24.1%) |
| Associates | 108 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 33 (3.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 272 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,784 ▲ 12% above avg ↓ 23% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $238,700 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,675/mo ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 806 |
| Vacant Units | 278 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 806 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 278 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
ZIP code 18355 is located in Scotrun, Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. With a population of 1,628, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 18355 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,784 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18355 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,675 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 18355 is primarily White (71.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 34.3%. Household income has declined by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18355 stands at 9.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 18355 in Scotrun, PA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,628 residents, a median household income of $85,784, and a median home value of $238,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.