18326 ZIP Code — Cresco, PA

Monroe County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18326 is located in Cresco, Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 33.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18326

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 $231,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,424. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18326 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,391

population

33.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cresco	Acceptable
Cresco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18325 Canadensis (3.6 mi) 18332 Henryville (4.5 mi) 18344 Mount Pocono (5.8 mi) 18370 Swiftwater (7.4 mi) 18355 Scotrun (7.7 mi) 18346 Pocono Summit (9.3 mi) 18372 Tannersville (9.4 mi) 18302 East Stroudsburg (9.9 mi) 18445 Newfoundland (9.9 mi) 18466 Tobyhanna (10.4 mi) 18321 Bartonsville (10.5 mi) 18352 Reeders (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,391
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	33.44 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.1644
Longitude	-75.2542
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,391

Population

101

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$78,424

Median household income

$32,412

Per capita income

$231,500

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

1,640

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

175

5–9

10–14

119

15–19

128

140

20–24

152

134

25–34

146

186

35–44

201

231

45–54

250

107

55–59

115

172

60–64

187

192

65–74

208

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	628	18.5%
18 and over	2,763	81.5%
65 and over	619	18.3%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%

Black or African American 14.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,605	74.7%
Black or African American	519	14.9%
Hispanic or Latino	98	2.8%
Two or more races	97	2.8%
Other race	73	2.1%
Asian	68	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	26.6%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$78,424

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 45.4%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,500
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	41.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	35.6%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	680	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	161	13.1%
Male householder, no spouse	138	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	249	20.3%
Households with children under 18	395	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	502	40.9%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	21.0%
Married	57.4%	55.7%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.7%
Divorced	6.5%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	157	27.7%
High school	266	46.9%
College / grad school	133	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.6%

Construction 16.6%

Professional & management 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 3.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	17.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,055	90.1%
Spanish	78	2.6%
Other Indo-European	38	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	34	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,099	91.4%
Born in same state	3,075	90.7%
Born in different state	1,572	46.4%
Foreign born	24	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	292	8.6%
Not a US citizen	136	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	610	18%
French	206	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	1.4%
English	18	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18326

What city is ZIP code 18326 in?

ZIP code 18326 is primarily assigned to Cresco, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18326 in?

ZIP code 18326 falls within Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18326 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 18326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18326 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 18326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18326?

ZIP code 18326 has an estimated population of 3,391 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18326?

The median home value in ZIP code 18326 is $231,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 18326 in?

ZIP code 18326 observes the EST timezone.