18624 ZIP Code — Lake Harmony, PA

Carbon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18624 is located in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 18.41 square miles and serves a population of 404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18624

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 $299,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 18624 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

404

population

18.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Harmony	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	404
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	18.41 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	41.0613
Longitude	-75.6505
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	40.8%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	37.8%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.5%	3.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

404

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

Median household income

$74,823

Per capita income

$299,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.9%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,306

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	5.7%
18 and over	381	94.3%
65 and over	135	33.4%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.3%

Two or more races 13.8%

Asian 12%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Group	Count	%
White	292	67.3%
Two or more races	60	13.8%
Asian	52	12%
Hispanic or Latino	30	6.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	37.8%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.5%	3.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 33.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	33.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 45.1%

$300k–$500k 49.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.9%
Renter occupied	3.1%
Vacant	80.1%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	33.0%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.7%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	32	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	92	35.2%
Households with children under 18	26	10.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	42.1%
Average household size	1.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	12.4%
Married	50.0%	33.2%
Separated	4.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	31.1%
Divorced	25.5%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 6.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	47.8%
High school	12	52.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 48.9%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%

Retail trade 8.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	48.9%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	404	100.0%
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)	352	87.1%
Born in same state	325	80.4%
Born in different state	281	69.6%
Foreign born	27	6.7%
Naturalized citizen	52	12.9%
Not a US citizen	52	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	11.4%
Arab	30	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	3%
French	12	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	64.6%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18624

What city is ZIP code 18624 in?

ZIP code 18624 is primarily assigned to Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18624 in?

ZIP code 18624 falls within Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18624 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 18624 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18624 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 18624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18624?

23% of residents in ZIP code 18624 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18624 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 18624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 18624 in?

ZIP code 18624 observes the EST timezone.