18342 ZIP Code — Mountainhome, PA

Monroe County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18342 is located in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 8.31 square miles and serves a population of 775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18342

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

775

population

8.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountainhome	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	775
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	8.31 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.1739
Longitude	-75.2715
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	76.1%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

775

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

Median household income

$32,107

Per capita income

$185,600

Median home value

$1,091

Median monthly rent

49.4%

Home ownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

242

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

106

60–64

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	143	18.5%
18 and over	632	81.5%
65 and over	28	3.6%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Asian 27.6%

Group	Count	%
White	561	72.4%
Asian	214	27.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.1%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 15.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 2.7%

$75k–$100k 37.5%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.8%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	2.7%
$75k–$100k	37.5%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 31.9%

$150k–$200k 42.8%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,600
Median rent / month	$1,091
Owner occupied	49.4%
Renter occupied	50.6%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	35.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	45.4%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	26.2%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	65.5%
2 vehicles	22.0%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	60.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	12.5%
Cohabiting couple	150	44.6%
Male householder, no spouse	92	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	52	15.5%
Households with children under 18	87	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	8.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.2%	61.4%
Married	13.1%	21.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	0.0%
Divorced	19.9%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	143	77.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	41	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.8%

Manufacturing 24.2%

Professional & management 15.6%

Retail trade 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	39.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 36.1%

Under 18 years 92.3%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.3%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	67.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	20.6%
No insurance	24.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	775	100.0%
Spanish	104	13.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	104	13.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	657	84.8%
Born in same state	589	76.0%
Born in different state	330	42.6%
Foreign born	68	8.8%
Naturalized citizen	118	15.2%
Not a US citizen	42	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	214	27.6%
Polish	53	6.8%
French	53	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	2.8%
Norwegian	9	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18342

What city is ZIP code 18342 in?

ZIP code 18342 is primarily assigned to Mountainhome, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18342 in?

ZIP code 18342 falls within Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18342?

36% of residents in ZIP code 18342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18342?

The median home value in ZIP code 18342 is $185,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 18342?

ZIP code 18342 has an estimated population of 775 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18342 in?

ZIP code 18342 observes the EST timezone.