City

Delaware Water Gap, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥590Population
💰$64,375Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$250,000Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓55.5%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 5.9%Asian: 1%Other: 2.2%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic8.6%
Black5.9%
Asian1.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
15%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads55.5% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate110 (26.9%)
Some College20 (4.9%)
Associates51 (12.5%)
Bachelors29 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree198 (48.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 48.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College4.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,375 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$250,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units333
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Delaware Water Gap, PA

Delaware Water Gap is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 590 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Delaware Water Gap is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,375 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Delaware Water Gap is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $250,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delaware Water Gap is well-educated. 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.2%).

Delaware Water Gap, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Delaware Water Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18327 590 $64,375 $250,000 $1,065 4.8% 55.5% 61.8%