Carbon County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 15 ZIP codes · 15 cities
15
ZIP codes
65,412
population (2021)
+0.2%
pop change since 2010
42025
FIPS code
Carbon County ZIP code map
About Carbon County
Carbon County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 15 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 65,412 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.2% from 65,249 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carbon County is 42025.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 65,412 |
| 2010 population | 65,249 |
| Change | +0.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42025 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carbon County
Albrightsville
Aquashicola
Ashfield
Bowmanstown
Jim Thorpe
Junedale
Lake Harmony
Lansford
Lehighton
Nesquehoning
Palmerton
Parryville
Summit Hill
Tresckow
Weatherly
ZIP codes for Carbon County, PA (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18012 | Aquashicola | Carbon | View map |
| 18030 | Bowmanstown | Carbon | View map |
| 18071 | Palmerton | Carbon | View map |
| 18210 | Albrightsville | Carbon | View map |
| 18212 | Ashfield | Carbon | View map |
| 18229 | Jim Thorpe | Carbon | View map |
| 18230 | Junedale | Carbon | View map |
| 18232 | Lansford | Carbon | View map |
| 18235 | Lehighton | Carbon | View map |
| 18240 | Nesquehoning | Carbon | View map |
| 18244 | Parryville | Carbon | View map |
| 18250 | Summit Hill | Carbon | View map |
| 18254 | Tresckow | Carbon | View map |
| 18255 | Weatherly | Carbon | View map |
| 18624 | Lake Harmony | Carbon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
62,023
Population
46.3
Median age
$66,042
Median household income
$34,287
Per capita income
$150,275
Median home value
$953
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
25,220
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,360
Under 5
1,343
1,417
5–9
1,399
2,049
10–14
2,023
1,701
15–19
1,679
1,599
20–24
1,579
3,427
25–34
3,383
3,537
35–44
3,492
4,397
45–54
4,340
2,379
55–59
2,349
2,631
60–64
2,598
4,041
65–74
3,989
1,916
75–84
1,891
757
85+
747
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,813 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 50,210 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 13,341 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 46.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
2.3%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,000 | 88.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,741 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,225 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,488 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 471 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $66,042 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$50k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,275 |
| Median rent / month | $953 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 18.6% |
| Single-family detached | 63.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.8% |
| Electricity | 30.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Fuel oil | 43.9% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,987 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,848 | 13.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,144 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,257 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,440 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,639 | 38.5% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 27.2% |
| Married | 46.2% | 46.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
44.9%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 513 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 502 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,676 | 49.4% |
| High school | 2,936 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,911 | 15.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail trade
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Construction
7.0%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
3.5%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.7% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.6% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,403 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 16.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 59,320 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 889 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 307 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 505 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 77 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 59,933 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 59,420 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 47,358 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 513 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,090 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,499 | 76.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9,187 | 14.8% |
| French | 3,690 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 3,045 | 4.9% |
| English | 2,260 | 3.6% |
| Irish | 528 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 527 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 268 | 0.4% |
| German | 169 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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