18232 ZIP Code — Lansford, PA

Carbon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18232 is located in Lansford, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 2.07 square miles and serves a population of 4,129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18232

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 $45,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $43,045. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 18232 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,129

population

2.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lansford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18218 Coaldale (1.8 mi) 18250 Summit Hill (2 mi) 18240 Nesquehoning (2.4 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (5.7 mi) 18216 Beaver Meadows (6.9 mi) 18211 Andreas (7 mi) 18255 Weatherly (7.1 mi) 17982 Tuscarora (8.3 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (8.4 mi) 17925 Brockton (8.8 mi) 18201 Hazleton (9.5 mi) 18235 Lehighton (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,129
Population density	1,995 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	2.07 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.8328
Longitude	-75.8834
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,129

Population

1,995

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$43,045

Median household income

$22,291

Per capita income

$45,700

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

46.7%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment

1,265

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

206

5–9

180

10–14

179

145

15–19

145

182

20–24

182

169

25–34

169

272

35–44

271

228

45–54

227

141

55–59

140

120

60–64

119

181

65–74

180

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,084	26.3%
18 and over	3,045	73.7%
65 and over	649	15.7%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Two or more races 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Black or African American 7.6%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,160	69.9%
Two or more races	517	11.4%
Hispanic or Latino	394	8.7%
Black or African American	346	7.6%
Other race	90	2%
Asian	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$43,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.9%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$45,700
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	46.7%
Renter occupied	53.3%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	11.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.4%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	61.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	49.3%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	53.1%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	571	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	222	13.1%
Male householder, no spouse	414	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	484	28.6%
Households with children under 18	591	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	575	34.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	37.1%
Married	35.7%	35.7%
Separated	5.3%	3.4%
Widowed	4.5%	8.8%
Divorced	8.9%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	4.3%
Kindergarten	38	4.3%
Elementary school	478	53.5%
High school	238	26.7%
College / grad school	101	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Professional & management 14.7%

Retail trade 10.5%

Public administration 6.1%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 34.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	68.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	64.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,716	90.0%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,018	97.3%
Born in same state	4,018	97.3%
Born in different state	2,811	68.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	111	2.7%
Not a US citizen	111	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	724	17.5%
French	135	3.3%
English	115	2.8%
Irish	70	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	1.3%
Polish	11	0.3%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18232

What city is ZIP code 18232 in?

ZIP code 18232 is primarily assigned to Lansford, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18232 in?

ZIP code 18232 falls within Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18232?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18232?

21% of residents in ZIP code 18232 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18232 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 18232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18232?

The median home value in ZIP code 18232 is $45,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 18232 in?

ZIP code 18232 observes the EST timezone.