City

Tobyhanna, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥17,997Population
💰$77,508Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$181,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38%Hispanic: 27.3%Black: 24.3%Asian: 3.8%Other: 4.8%Race
White38.0%
Hispanic27.3%
Black24.3%
Asian3.8%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma169 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,587 (40.1%)
Some College1,412 (12.3%)
Associates1,579 (13.8%)
Bachelors864 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree2,830 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,508 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,795/mo
Total Housing Units7,892
Vacant Units1,925

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Tobyhanna, PA

Tobyhanna is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,997 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Tobyhanna is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,508 is near the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Tobyhanna is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,795 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tobyhanna is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Tobyhanna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18466 17,997 $77,508 $181,300 $1,795 9.1% 32.3% 75.8%