18327 ZIP Code — Delaware Water Gap, PA

Monroe County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18327 is located in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18327

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 $256,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $60,234. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

638

population

0.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18327 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delaware Water Gap	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	638
Population density	1,139 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	0.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9742
Longitude	-75.1471
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	41.2%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

638

Population

1,139

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$60,234

Median household income

$41,167

Per capita income

$256,400

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

47.4%

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	72	11.3%
18 and over	566	88.7%
65 and over	118	18.5%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Asian 4.8%

Black or African American 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	547	82.6%
Asian	32	4.8%
Black or African American	28	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	3.6%
Two or more races	20	3%
Other race	11	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$60,234

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,400
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	54.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	15.9%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	45.0%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.1%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	27.3%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	96	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	94	30.2%
Households with children under 18	48	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	31.8%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	31.1%
Married	35.0%	37.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	5.7%	11.9%
Divorced	20.4%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 21.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	47.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.8%
Kindergarten	4	3.2%
Elementary school	36	28.6%
High school	49	38.9%
College / grad school	31	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.4%

Retail trade 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Information 7.8%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Construction 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	4.0%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	628	98.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	591	92.6%
Born in same state	591	92.6%
Born in different state	245	38.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	7.4%
Not a US citizen	36	76.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	20.2%
Arab	106	16.6%
French	29	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	2.2%
Polish	8	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.7%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18327

What city is ZIP code 18327 in?

ZIP code 18327 is primarily assigned to Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18327 in?

ZIP code 18327 falls within Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18327?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18327?

ZIP code 18327 has an estimated population of 638 residents, with a density of 1,139 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18327?

The median household income in ZIP code 18327 is $60,234, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18327?

The median home value in ZIP code 18327 is $256,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 18327 in?

ZIP code 18327 observes the EST timezone.