18030 ZIP Code — Bowmanstown, PA

Carbon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18030 is located in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 610/484.

About ZIP code 18030

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $52,083. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

586

population

0.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowmanstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	586
Population density	1,953 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8014
Longitude	-75.6611
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	610/484

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

586

Population

1,953

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$52,083

Median household income

$33,696

Per capita income

$160,700

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

52.9%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	14.5%
18 and over	501	85.5%
65 and over	80	13.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	549	92.7%
Black or African American	23	3.9%
Two or more races	13	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$52,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 52.2%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,700
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	52.9%
Renter occupied	47.1%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	46.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	59.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.6%
2 vehicles	23.4%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	64.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	36.0%
Cohabiting couple	44	16.9%
Male householder, no spouse	35	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	88	33.7%
Households with children under 18	67	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	22.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.4%	33.7%
Married	42.2%	40.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	3.2%	10.1%
Divorced	1.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.0%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.9%
Kindergarten	3	2.9%
Elementary school	38	37.3%
High school	26	25.5%
College / grad school	30	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Professional & management 11.1%

Retail trade 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.6%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	568	96.9%
Spanish	50	8.8%
Other Indo-European	50	8.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	539	92.0%
Born in same state	539	92.0%
Born in different state	472	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	8.0%
Not a US citizen	47	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	15.4%
French	86	14.7%
English	44	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	5.6%
Irish	12	2%
Polish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	88.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18030

What city is ZIP code 18030 in?

ZIP code 18030 is primarily assigned to Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18030 in?

ZIP code 18030 falls within Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18030 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 18030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18030?

The median home value in ZIP code 18030 is $160,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 18030?

ZIP code 18030 has an estimated population of 586 residents, with a density of 1,966 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18030?

The median household income in ZIP code 18030 is $52,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18030 in?

ZIP code 18030 observes the EST timezone.