| ZIP Code | 18232 |
|---|---|
| City | Lansford |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,128 ft |
| Latitude | 40.837221 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.873962 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 23.5% ▲ 135% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.2% ▼ 51% below avg |
| Unemployment | 21.2% ▲ 333% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,230 (55.2%) |
| Some College | 298 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 227 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 163 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 264 (11.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,078 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $48,700 ▼ 83% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $963/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,129 |
| Vacant Units | 516 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,129 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 516 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 18232 is located in Lansford, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. With a population of 4,144, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.7 years. Economically, 18232 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,078 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18232 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $48,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $963 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.9%) and renters (50.1%). Median home values have increased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 18232 is majority White (63.80%). Residents are less-educated — 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.5%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18232 stands at 21.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 18232 in Lansford, PA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 4,144 residents, a median household income of $44,078, and a median home value of $48,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.