18353 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18353, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18353 is a zip code in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, which covers Chestnuthill, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Polk, and Ross, with a total population of 11,993 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 18353 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18353.

The estimated population of people living in 18353 is 11,993, with a median age of 52.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18353 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,993
 -6.35% -1.30%
2020
12,806
+0.6%
-
2019
12,730
+2.17%
-
2018
12,460
+2.54%
-
2017
12,151
 - -

Population of 18353 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18353 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
80.8%
86%
 -6.05%
Black/African American
3.8%
2.7%
 +40.74%
Native
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
11.1%
7.4%
 +50.00%
Asian
2.8%
1.3%
 +115.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2%
 -30.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18353 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 18353 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18353 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18353 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.4 +2.75% 49.9 +1.42% 53.3 +2.9%
2020 51 +5.81% 49.2 +7.42% 51.8 +5.07%
2019 48.2 +2.99% 45.8 +0.44% 49.3 +3.14%
2018 46.8 -0.64% 45.6 +0.66% 47.8 -0.62%
2017 47.1 - 45.3 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 18353 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 18353 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 9 404 +57.94% 428 2.41% 681 382
10 to 19 891 -56.59% 786 -7.42% 473 711
20 to 29 505 +65.55% 663 -15.14% 869 518
30 to 39 670 -16.79% 400 +16.6% 559 464
40 to 49 911 -57.97% 1,074 -50.06% 483 605
50 to 59 975 +18.58% 1,252 0.42% 1,120 1,173
60 to 69 908 +37.52% 950 +30.28% 1,257 1,266
70+ 589 +20.87% 745 +3.67% 666 766

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18353 zip code is $78,888.00.

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 18353.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,140.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,155.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,941.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18353 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 18353, 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 18353 is currently $99,295.00.

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.

8.77% of households in 18353 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 18353 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18353 is $39,734.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18353 by the total population of 18353.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18353 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18353 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
    13.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18353 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18353 zip over the age of 16 is 10,171.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% 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 18353 is 56.90%.

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 18353 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 425 29.20% 47.60%
20 to 24 years 537 88.30% 11.80%
25 to 29 years 850 91.30% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 667 95.10% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 849 82.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,587 80.50% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 1,301 70.60% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 1,527 46.00% 4.30%
65 to 74 years 1,520 29.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 908 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18353. 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 9,096 58.80% 5.60%
Black or African American 390 86.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 285 48.10% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 152 89.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 248 53.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 990 76.40% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,375 57.30% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18353 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 18353 is 5,783, with median earnings of $44,702.00.

Women in 18353 are earning approximately 69.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,783 $44,702.00
Male 3,245 $53,903.00
Female 2,538 $37,405.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18353 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 329 $69,028.00
Business and Financial 158 $56,806.00
Computer and Mathematical 115 $109,671.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $140,394.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $50,457.00
Community and Social Service 119 $65,341.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 440 $44,118.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 552 $52,457.00
Healthcare Support 67 $19,293.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $84,519.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $16,902.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 317 $37,109.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $11,983.00
Sales 589 $35,766.00
Office and Administrative Support 709 $29,712.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $44,929.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $56,648.00
Production 231 $33,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 637 $63,169.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18353 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 18353.

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 180 $67,262.00 149 $77,793.00
Business and Financial 38 $0.00 120 $65,213.00
Computer and Mathematical 115 $109,671.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $140,394.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 79 $50,091.00
Community and Social Service 50 $0.00 69 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 175 $90,768.00 265 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 544 $52,372.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 57 $19,712.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $84,519.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00 90 $16,304.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 316 $37,031.00 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 104 $11,983.00
Sales 336 $46,875.00 253 $21,335.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $30,556.00 517 $29,440.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $44,929.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $56,648.00 0 $0.00
Production 161 $34,964.00 70 $6,620.00
Transportation and Material Moving 609 $63,152.00 28 $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 4,608 households in 18353, with an average household size of 2.59 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 3,165 families living in the 18353 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 18353:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,641 82 442 1,443
Average Household Size 3.17 2.33 3.52 1.26
Total Families 2,641 82 442 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.09 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 3,165 families living in 18353, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18353:

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 5,254 housing units in 18353.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,608 87.70%
Vacant 646 12.30%

11.65% of the total 5,254 housing units in 18353 are rental units. This is approximately 612 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,966 are occupied by the owner - or 75.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18353 is $1,326.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18353 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    112
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    450
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    23
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18353 is $218,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18353 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    194
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    143
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    271
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,082
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,610
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    576
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18353. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18353 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    335
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    166
  • 1960 to 1969
    462
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,074
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,539
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,015
  • 2000 to 2009
    587
  • 2010 to 2013
    49
  • 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 18353 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    168
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,014
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,755
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,671

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18353 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18353 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18353.

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
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    429
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    417
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    597
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    740
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    259
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    809
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    285
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    620
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    390
  • 90 or more minutes
    557

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18353 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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