City

Montrose, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Susquehanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,838Population
💰$69,337Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$226,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,488 (46.8%)
Some College465 (8.8%)
Associates617 (11.6%)
Bachelors535 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,140 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College8.8%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,337 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$226,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units4,126
Vacant Units962

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Montrose, PA

Montrose is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Susquehanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,838 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Montrose is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,337 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Montrose is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montrose is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18801 7,838 $69,337 $226,000 $903 4.6% 31.5% 77.2%