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Monroe County
Blakeslee, PA
18610
18610 ZIP Code — Blakeslee, PA
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18610 is located in
Blakeslee ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Monroe County .
It covers approximately 33.12 square miles and serves a population of
4,565 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 272/570 .
About ZIP code 18610
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,114. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 18610 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,565
Population density
138 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
33.12 sq mi
Water area
0.28 sq mi
Latitude
41.0373
Longitude
-75.5097
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
272/570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.8%
35.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
34.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.8%
24.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
5.7%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$76,114
Median household income
$216,800
Median home value
$1,056
Median monthly rent
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 951 20.8% 18 and over 3,614 79.2% 65 and over 907 19.9% Median age 36.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
20.9%
Group Count % White 2,075 37.9% Black or African American 1,146 20.9% Hispanic or Latino 913 16.7% Other race 704 12.9% Asian 327 6% Two or more races 313 5.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.8%
35.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
34.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.8%
24.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
5.7%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.0% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 4.1% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 19.8% $100k–$150k 24.1% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $76,114
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $216,800 Median rent / month $1,056 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 38.5% Single-family detached 86.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.8% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 21.8% 1990–1999 26.1% 1980–1989 26.4% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 3.3% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 4.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 13.4% 3 bedrooms 54.2% 4 bedrooms 23.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 25.3% 2 vehicles 39.2% 3 or more 29.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.9% Electricity 55.8% Propane / LP gas 15.2% Fuel oil 11.7% Wood 5.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 685 52.9% Cohabiting couple 126 9.7% Male householder, no spouse 187 14.4% Female householder, no spouse 297 22.9% Households with children under 18 432 33.4% Households with seniors (65+) 564 43.6% Average household size 3.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 47.0% 40.5% Married 40.8% 43.1% Separated 1.5% 4.4% Widowed 4.6% 4.0% Divorced 6.1% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.2%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.8% Bachelor's or higher 22.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 40 4.8% Kindergarten 21 2.5% Elementary school 322 38.8% High school 232 28.0% College / grad school 215 25.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.3%
Professional & management
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.9% Service 18.7% Sales & office 25.0% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 16.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.9% Government 9.4% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.9% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 4.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
35.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.7% Retirement income 38.6% Supplemental Security 13.4% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 21.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.5% High blood pressure 32.4% High cholesterol 30.6% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 6.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 24.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 383 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.7% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 21.9% 65 and over 25.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.9% Public insurance 54.3% No insurance 9.9% Uninsured under 19 5.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,305 94.3% Spanish 24 0.6% Other Indo-European 6 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 18 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,233 92.7% Born in same state 3,904 85.5% Born in different state 1,093 23.9% Foreign born 329 7.2% Naturalized citizen 332 7.3% Not a US citizen 331 99.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 322 7.1% Italian 271 5.9% Arab 123 2.7% English 46 1%
Ancestry Count % German 31 0.7% Irish 23 0.5% Norwegian 23 0.5% Polish 10 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18610
What city is ZIP code 18610 in?
ZIP code 18610 is primarily assigned to Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18610 in?
ZIP code 18610 falls within Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18610 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 18610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 18610 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 18610 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18610?
16% of residents in ZIP code 18610 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 18610 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 18610 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 18610 in?
ZIP code 18610 observes the EST timezone.
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