18229 ZIP Code – Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
18229 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, part of Carbon County with a population of approximately 9,049 residents. At $66,367, the median household income here runs near the Pennsylvania average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $198,800 are below the national average, with 87.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $870 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 93% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national average. An estimated 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 49.0, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 18235, 18210, 18244.
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ZIP 18229 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18229 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,049 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $198k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $870 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18235 – Lehighton
- 18210 – Albrightsville
- 18244 – Parryville
- 18255 – Weatherly
- 18071 – Palmerton
- 18030 – Bowmanstown
- 18624 – Lake Harmony
- 18012 – Aquashicola
- 18240 – Nesquehoning
- 18333 – Kresgeville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18235 | LEHIGHTON | 19,064 | $68,989 |
| 18210 | ALBRIGHTSVILLE | 7,244 | $70,313 |
| 18244 | PARRYVILLE | 310 | $58,750 |
| 18255 | WEATHERLY | 4,412 | $69,554 |
| 18071 | PALMERTON | 11,107 | $68,163 |