18071 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18071, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18071 is a zip code in Carbon County and Monroe County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bowmanstown, Franklin, Lower Towamensing, Palmerton, Parryville, Towamensing, and Eldred, with a total population of 10,758 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 18071 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18071.

The estimated population of people living in 18071 is 10,758, with a median age of 47.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18071 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,758
+3.82%
+6.95%
2020
10,362
+2.09%
-
2019
10,150
+1.37%
-
2018
10,013
 -0.46% -
2017
10,059
 - -

Population of 18071 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18071 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
96%
95%
 +1.05%
Black/African American
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
3.4%
 -29.41%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.3%
 -30.77%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18071 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 18071 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18071 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18071 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.2 0% 46.5 +1.53% 47.5 -1.25%
2020 47.2 +6.31% 45.8 +7.01% 48.1 +4.34%
2019 44.4 +4.72% 42.8 +3.88% 46.1 +3.36%
2018 42.4 -3.85% 41.2 -1.2% 44.6 -4.29%
2017 44.1 - 41.7 - 46.6 -

The median age of the 18071 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 18071 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 9 574 -32.8% 621 -35.28% 394 412
10 to 19 473 +16.61% 367 +90.95% 546 782
20 to 29 634 +11.53% 621 -2.17% 701 604
30 to 39 582 +10.33% 496 1.14% 638 484
40 to 49 792 -6.44% 732 +15.64% 741 847
50 to 59 608 +4.74% 817 +9.55% 632 869
60 to 69 708 -4.16% 673 -14.38% 662 580
70+ 635 +32.14% 726 +36.56% 857 1,009

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18071 zip code is $62,472.00.

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 18071.

  • Under 25
    $34,531.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,111.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,797.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,162.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18071 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 18071, 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 18071 is currently $86,088.00.

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.

2.94% of households in 18071 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 18071 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18071 is $38,445.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18071 by the total population of 18071.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18071 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18071 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
    7.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18071 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18071 zip over the age of 16 is 9,088.

Of those people, a total of 67.80% 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 18071 is 65.50%.

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 18071 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 464 64.20% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 420 99.50% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 885 93.40% 10.20%
30 to 34 years 563 74.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,135 88.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,935 91.90% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 578 78.70% 3.10%
60 to 64 years 818 69.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,272 26.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,018 6.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18071. 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 8,866 67.90% 2.90%
Black or African American 50 38.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 31 61.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 58 77.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 83 67.50% 66.10%
Hispanic or Latino 184 56.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,756 68.30% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18071 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 18071 is 5,951, with median earnings of $43,416.00.

Women in 18071 are earning approximately 63.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,951 $43,416.00
Male 3,153 $49,183.00
Female 2,798 $31,088.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18071 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 330 $64,265.00
Business and Financial 167 $52,415.00
Computer and Mathematical 167 $73,551.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $93,882.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $93,493.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 326 $28,385.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 201 $42,913.00
Healthcare Practitioners 211 $96,116.00
Healthcare Support 381 $31,203.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $100,389.00
Food Preparation and Serving 360 $10,926.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $37,083.00
Personal Care and Service 232 $15,700.00
Sales 326 $15,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 735 $40,461.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 53 $11,652.00
Construction and Extraction 462 $88,104.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 397 $45,188.00
Production 694 $52,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 369 $18,523.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18071 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 18071.

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 75 $57,431.00 255 $64,338.00
Business and Financial 65 $52,583.00 102 $52,143.00
Computer and Mathematical 96 $76,786.00 71 $72,983.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $94,276.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 37 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 90 $21,731.00 236 $29,154.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 198 $42,891.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $44,318.00 175 $96,384.00
Healthcare Support 62 $48,063.00 319 $30,860.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $100,389.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $23,611.00 298 $10,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $37,083.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $25,966.00 140 $10,357.00
Sales 155 $51,587.00 171 $14,679.00
Office and Administrative Support 127 $47,156.00 608 $38,385.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 450 $88,188.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 378 $44,692.00 19 $0.00
Production 591 $52,472.00 103 $100,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 201 $47,344.00 168 $16,285.00

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 4,563 households in 18071, with an average household size of 2.35 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 2,558 families living in the 18071 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 18071:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,951 207 400 2,005
Average Household Size 2.99 3.37 3.4 1.41
Total Families 1,951 207 400 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.62 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 2,558 families living in 18071, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18071:

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 4,887 housing units in 18071.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,563 93.37%
Vacant 324 6.63%

29.88% of the total 4,887 housing units in 18071 are rental units. This is approximately 1,460 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,990 are occupied by the owner - or 61.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18071 is $843.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18071 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    276
  • $500 to $999
    900
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    276
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $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 18071 is $165,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18071 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    150
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    394
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    717
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    616
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    747
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    321
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18071. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18071 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,388
  • 1940 to 1949
    367
  • 1950 to 1959
    324
  • 1960 to 1969
    526
  • 1970 to 1979
    457
  • 1980 to 1989
    643
  • 1990 to 1999
    384
  • 2000 to 2009
    483
  • 2010 to 2013
    315
  • 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 18071 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    343
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,177
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,401
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,642

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18071 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18071 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18071.

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
    194
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    463
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    436
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    388
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    518
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    321
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    585
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    552
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    336
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    210
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18071 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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