City

Beaver Meadows, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,317Population
💰$58,352Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$126,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 1%Other: 0.8%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic12.7%
Black1.0%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.8%)
HS Graduate422 (51%)
Some College142 (17.1%)
Associates80 (9.7%)
Bachelors108 (13%)
Graduate Degree69 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 51%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad51.0%
Some College17.1%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,352 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$126,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,141/mo
Total Housing Units557
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
66%
About Beaver Meadows, PA

Beaver Meadows is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,317 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Beaver Meadows is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,352 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Beaver Meadows is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,141 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beaver Meadows is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.57%).

Beaver Meadows, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Beaver Meadows
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18216 1,317 $58,352 $126,900 $1,141 7.6% 21.4% 75.1%