City

Pocono Lake, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,535Population
💰$81,275Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$168,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 2.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic9.9%
Black2.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.8%)
HS Graduate919 (33.5%)
Some College177 (6.4%)
Associates284 (10.3%)
Bachelors409 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree936 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College6.4%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
38%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,275 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,176/mo
Total Housing Units4,370
Vacant Units2,615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
7%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Pocono Lake, PA

Pocono Lake is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,535 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Pocono Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,275 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pocono Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,176 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocono Lake is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pocono Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18347 3,535 $81,275 $168,900 $1,176 6.8% 49.0% 80.6%