City

Jim Thorpe, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥9,136Population
💰$67,642Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$215,400Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,993 (30.3%)
Some College782 (11.9%)
Associates938 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,095 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree1,752 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,642 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$215,400 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units4,820
Vacant Units1,026

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Jim Thorpe, PA

Jim Thorpe is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,136 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Jim Thorpe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,642 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jim Thorpe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jim Thorpe is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.4%).

Jim Thorpe, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Jim Thorpe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18229 9,136 $67,642 $215,400 $931 5.6% 43.3% 86.0%