18332 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18332, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18332 is a zip code in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, which covers Paradise, Pocono, and Price, with a total population of 2,977 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 18332 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18332.

The estimated population of people living in 18332 is 2,977, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18332 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,977
 -10.03% -15.02%
2020
3,309
+30.95%
-
2019
2,527
 -6.75% -
2018
2,710
 -22.64% -
2017
3,503
 - -

Population of 18332 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18332 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
69.4%
58%
 +19.66%
Black/African American
18.9%
10.1%
 +87.13%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.2%
25.9%
 -56.76%
Asian
0%
4.5%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
1.5%
 -100.00%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18332 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 18332 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18332 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18332 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 -0.78% 39.6 -10.2% 37.3 +0.54%
2020 38.4 +3.23% 44.1 +22.5% 37.1 -0.27%
2019 37.2 +4.49% 36 +6.51% 37.2 -3.63%
2018 35.6 -9.87% 33.8 -15.71% 38.6 -2.28%
2017 39.5 - 40.1 - 39.5 -

The median age of the 18332 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 18332 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 9 198 -63.67% 128 +36.9% 96 175
10 to 19 351 -43.57% 237 +57.48% 206 257
20 to 29 185 +46.69% 395 -45.81% 268 209
30 to 39 153 +42.46% 125 +120.52% 227 251
40 to 49 253 -39.3% 282 -69.53% 136 130
50 to 59 309 -40.28% 260 -37.07% 181 129
60 to 69 180 +77.24% 171 +23.62% 304 196
70+ 147 5.96% 129 -30.94% 129 83

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18332 zip code is $89,431.00.

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 18332.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $89,603.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18332 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 18332, 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 18332 is currently $94,588.00.

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.

2.87% of households in 18332 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 18332 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18332 is $30,878.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18332 by the total population of 18332.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18332 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18332 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
    1.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18332 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18332 zip over the age of 16 is 2,505.

Of those people, a total of 78.60% 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 18332 is 74.80%.

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 18332 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 262 85.50% 15.60%
20 to 24 years 437 91.10% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 40 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 98 100.00% 35.70%
35 to 44 years 520 85.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 253 93.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 183 96.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 329 83.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 229 24.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 154 14.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18332. 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 1,821 77.90% 2.50%
Black or African American 493 76.90% 15.80%
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 34 76.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 157 92.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 282 85.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,727 77.20% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18332 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 18332 is 1,873, with median earnings of $36,843.00.

Women in 18332 are earning approximately 74.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,873 $36,843.00
Male 1,050 $47,614.00
Female 823 $35,426.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18332 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 247 $73,253.00
Business and Financial 55 $42,829.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 51 $37,232.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 135 $74,708.00
Healthcare Support 54 $66,290.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 249 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 199 $63,284.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 175 $18,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 132 $48,214.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 199 $42,981.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 27 $53,194.00
Production 93 $7,153.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18332 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 18332.

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 66 $103,350.00 181 $72,691.00
Business and Financial 25 $0.00 30 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 51 $37,232.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $74,375.00 90 $82,733.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 23 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 241 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 199 $63,284.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 72 $10,250.00 103 $30,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 62 $0.00 70 $36,932.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 172 $31,400.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 27 $53,194.00 0 $0.00
Production 86 $6,991.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $0.00 0 $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 942 households in 18332, with an average household size of 3.16 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 763 families living in the 18332 zip code with an average family size of 3.5 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 18332:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 620 32 111 179
Average Household Size 3.32 2.5 5.36 1.35
Total Families 620 32 111 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.22 4.86 0

Poverty

Of the 763 families living in 18332, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18332:

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 1,331 housing units in 18332.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 942 70.77%
Vacant 389 29.23%

8.72% of the total 1,331 housing units in 18332 are rental units. This is approximately 116 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 826 are occupied by the owner - or 62.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18332 is $1,158.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18332 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    39
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    47
  • $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 18332 is $192,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18332 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    50
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    43
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    381
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    112
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    226
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18332. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18332 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    54
  • 1940 to 1949
    21
  • 1950 to 1959
    22
  • 1960 to 1969
    97
  • 1970 to 1979
    364
  • 1980 to 1989
    140
  • 1990 to 1999
    126
  • 2000 to 2009
    468
  • 2010 to 2013
    39
  • 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 18332 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    85
  • 2 vehicles available
    471
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    346

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18332 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18332 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18332.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    200
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    388
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    250
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    184
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    33
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    187
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    272
  • 90 or more minutes
    210

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18332 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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