18058 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18058, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18058 is a zip code in Carbon County and Monroe County, Pennsylvania, which covers Lower Towamensing, Towamensing, Eldred, and Polk, with a total population of 10,153 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18058 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18058.

The estimated population of people living in 18058 is 10,153, with a median age of 43.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18058 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,153
+5.6%
-0.67%
2020
9,615
 -4.39% -
2019
10,056
 -0.43% -
2018
10,099
 -1.19% -
2017
10,221
 - -

Population of 18058 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18058 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.4%
87.3%
 -2.18%
Black/African American
1.8%
6.3%
 -71.43%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.4%
5.6%
 +67.86%
Asian
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.4%
 +425.00%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18058 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18058 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18058 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18058 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.6 +0.93% 38.9 -4.19% 48 +9.09%
2020 43.2 +4.6% 40.6 +1.5% 44 +2.33%
2019 41.3 -1.67% 40 -3.85% 43 +1.18%
2018 42 -1.87% 41.6 -9.57% 42.5 +2.91%
2017 42.8 - 46 - 41.3 -

The median age of the 18058 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18058 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 388 +67.91% 552 -33.65% 720 383
10 to 19 578 +48.18% 674 -44.23% 760 387
20 to 29 527 +17.15% 661 -19.14% 618 522
30 to 39 577 +11.56% 592 +3.62% 621 609
40 to 49 848 -67.4% 727 -2.94% 404 696
50 to 59 770 -1.22% 834 -14.32% 751 709
60 to 69 1,093 -47.32% 601 +42.86% 657 868
70+ 274 +127.41% 525 +25.78% 786 662

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18058 zip code is $57,346.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18058.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,094.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,419.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,959.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18058 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18058, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18058 is currently $73,709.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.78% of households in 18058 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18058 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18058 is $27,266.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18058 by the total population of 18058.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18058 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18058 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18058 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18058 zip over the age of 16 is 8,221.

Of those people, a total of 56.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18058 is 55.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18058 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 318 57.50% 20.80%
20 to 24 years 631 85.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 509 86.40% 6.40%
30 to 34 years 614 74.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,170 78.50% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 1,214 62.40% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 792 79.50% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 980 50.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,124 18.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 869 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18058. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,500 57.80% 2.30%
Black or African American 199 76.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 138 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 384 46.10% 18.10%
Hispanic or Latino 595 25.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,166 59.10% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18058 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18058 is 4,531, with median earnings of $39,456.00.

Women in 18058 are earning approximately 76.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,531 $39,456.00
Male 2,315 $42,533.00
Female 2,216 $32,463.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18058 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 392 $66,218.00
Business and Financial 73 $47,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $0.00
Community and Social Service 58 $68,980.00
Legal 49 $0.00
Educational and Library 155 $42,426.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $14,306.00
Healthcare Practitioners 262 $38,472.00
Healthcare Support 177 $35,288.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $0.00
Law Enforcement 131 $49,779.00
Food Preparation and Serving 346 $17,021.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 192 $29,524.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $22,977.00
Sales 493 $27,543.00
Office and Administrative Support 465 $26,558.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 397 $43,884.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 225 $39,135.00
Production 301 $44,013.00
Transportation and Material Moving 253 $54,543.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18058 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18058.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 128 $75,727.00 264 $61,756.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 65 $42,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 55 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 58 $68,980.00
Legal 0 $0.00 49 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $0.00 124 $40,147.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 253 $37,847.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 177 $35,288.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 64 $106,705.00 67 $45,781.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $16,150.00 168 $24,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $29,677.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 68 $23,455.00
Sales 196 $38,659.00 297 $13,839.00
Office and Administrative Support 148 $43,333.00 317 $25,399.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 397 $43,884.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $38,558.00 6 $0.00
Production 246 $43,421.00 55 $58,323.00
Transportation and Material Moving 218 $55,862.00 35 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,593 households in 18058, with an average household size of 2.8 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,595 families living in the 18058 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18058:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,928 126 541 998
Average Household Size 3.2 4.28 3.94 1.2
Total Families 1,928 126 541 0
Average Household Size 3.18 3.51 3.6 0

Poverty

Of the 2,595 families living in 18058, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18058:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,573 housing units in 18058.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,593 78.57%
Vacant 980 21.43%

10.76% of the total 4,573 housing units in 18058 are rental units. This is approximately 492 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,017 are occupied by the owner - or 65.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18058 is $1,261.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18058 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    84
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    119
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    139
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    161
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18058 is $173,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18058 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    165
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    364
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    632
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    539
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    792
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    434
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    80
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18058. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18058 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    275
  • 1940 to 1949
    266
  • 1950 to 1959
    460
  • 1960 to 1969
    429
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,124
  • 1980 to 1989
    783
  • 1990 to 1999
    611
  • 2000 to 2009
    602
  • 2010 to 2013
    23
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18058 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    160
  • 1 vehicle available
    785
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,502
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,146

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18058 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18058 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18058.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    64
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    323
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    83
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    684
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    356
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    315
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    649
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    84
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    237
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    807
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    408
  • 90 or more minutes
    259

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18058 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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