Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,272 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 35,358 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 12,989 (13%) |
| Associates | 12,807 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 8,423 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29,404 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,737 ▲ 8% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,766 ▼ 13% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,386/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 71,319 |
| Vacant Units | 16,886 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Monroe County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 34 ZIP codes spanning 34 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 149,890 residents. With a median age of 43.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Monroe County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $82,736 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Monroe County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $241,766 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,385. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Monroe County are majority White (62.65%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Monroe County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 34 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18321 | Bartonsville | 1,746 | $98,594 | $193,200 | $1,268 | 8.6% | 33.4% |
| 18610 | Blakeslee | 4,373 | $64,875 | $222,800 | $1,491 | 3.5% | 31.6% |
| 18322 | Brodheadsville | 2,821 | $108,642 | $274,000 | $992 | 6.7% | 38.2% |
| 18323 | Buck Hill Falls | 136 | $87,629 | — | — | 0.0% | 47.8% |
| 18325 | Canadensis | 2,688 | $114,885 | $241,800 | — | 0.4% | 56.4% |
| 18326 | Cresco | 3,574 | $76,827 | $244,300 | $945 | 8.7% | 32.1% |
| 18327 | Delaware Water Gap | 590 | $64,375 | $250,000 | $1,065 | 4.8% | 55.5% |
| 18301 | East Stroudsburg | 28,413 | $90,488 | $246,100 | $1,350 | 4.9% | 42.6% |
| 18330 | Effort | 8,586 | $92,907 | $251,300 | $1,809 | 7.1% | 33.9% |
| 18332 | Henryville | 2,692 | $100,816 | $237,700 | $1,178 | 7.3% | 31.5% |
| 18058 | Kunkletown | 9,884 | $62,572 | $220,100 | $1,409 | 3.3% | 30.2% |
| 18334 | Long Pond | 4,907 | $100,190 | $240,900 | $1,078 | 15.4% | 24.9% |
| 18335 | Marshalls Creek | 1,418 | $113,615 | $274,500 | — | 18.1% | 30.3% |
| 18344 | Mount Pocono | 3,472 | $85,215 | $171,600 | $890 | 7.9% | 31.8% |
| 18342 | Mountainhome | 840 | $67,027 | $237,200 | $992 | 9.0% | 36.7% |
| 18347 | Pocono Lake | 3,535 | $81,275 | $168,900 | $1,176 | 6.8% | 49.0% |
| 18350 | Pocono Pines | 595 | $109,058 | $218,000 | — | 4.5% | 49.4% |
| 18346 | Pocono Summit | 2,316 | $53,981 | $182,900 | $875 | 12.4% | 33.0% |
| 18353 | Saylorsburg | 11,512 | $88,311 | $262,300 | $1,344 | 3.6% | 39.5% |
| 18354 | Sciota | 1,157 | $82,833 | $244,800 | — | 3.7% | 34.4% |
| 18355 | Scotrun | 1,628 | $85,784 | $238,700 | $1,675 | 9.9% | 29.7% |
| 18360 | Stroudsburg | 29,790 | $69,413 | $286,200 | $1,314 | 5.0% | 41.8% |
| 18370 | Swiftwater | 867 | $95,469 | $226,800 | $804 | 2.0% | 58.9% |
| 18372 | Tannersville | 3,397 | $114,334 | $306,400 | $1,714 | 7.1% | 32.6% |
| 18466 | Tobyhanna | 17,997 | $77,508 | $181,300 | $1,795 | 9.1% | 32.3% |