City

Effort, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,586Population
💰$92,907Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$251,300Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 8.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.9%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic13.9%
Black8.8%
Asian0.5%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,752 (28.9%)
Some College1,001 (16.5%)
Associates1,216 (20%)
Bachelors591 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,466 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College16.5%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,907 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$251,300 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,809/mo
Total Housing Units3,196
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
50%
About Effort, PA

Effort is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,586 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Effort is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,907 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Effort is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,809 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Effort is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.04%).

Effort, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Effort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18330 8,586 $92,907 $251,300 $1,809 7.1% 33.9% 93.2%