18240 ZIP Code — Nesquehoning, PA

Carbon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18240 is located in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 24.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18240

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 $123,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $54,662. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 18240 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,901

population

24.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nesquehoning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18232 Lansford (2.4 mi) 18250 Summit Hill (3.1 mi) 18218 Coaldale (4 mi) 18255 Weatherly (4.7 mi) 18216 Beaver Meadows (5.1 mi) 18252 Tamaqua (7.8 mi) 18201 Hazleton (8.2 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (8.4 mi) 18211 Andreas (8.8 mi) 18229 Jim Thorpe (8.8 mi) 18235 Lehighton (9.3 mi) 18202 Hazleton (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,901
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	24.27 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	40.8655
Longitude	-75.8685
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	46.2%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,901

Population

161

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,662

Median household income

$24,655

Per capita income

$123,900

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

1,275

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

160

5–9

151

117

10–14

110

119

15–19

112

20–24

381

25–34

360

153

35–44

145

172

45–54

162

213

55–59

201

115

60–64

108

240

65–74

227

128

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	899	23.0%
18 and over	3,002	77.0%
65 and over	764	19.6%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Black or African American 7%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,383	84.7%
Black or African American	278	7%
Two or more races	218	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	95	2.4%
Asian	22	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	43.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	21.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$54,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,900
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	43.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	37.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	41.2%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	659	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	274	19.3%
Male householder, no spouse	255	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	234	16.5%
Households with children under 18	400	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	569	40.0%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	31.4%
Married	40.7%	44.3%
Separated	8.1%	2.7%
Widowed	2.0%	11.2%
Divorced	9.5%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	4.5%
Kindergarten	57	7.1%
Elementary school	396	49.4%
High school	230	28.7%
College / grad school	82	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Information 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,727	95.5%
Spanish	16	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,860	98.9%
Born in same state	3,831	98.2%
Born in different state	3,220	82.5%
Foreign born	29	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.1%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	542	13.9%
French	155	4%
English	141	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	100	2.6%
Arab	59	1.5%
Irish	39	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18240

What city is ZIP code 18240 in?

ZIP code 18240 is primarily assigned to Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18240 in?

ZIP code 18240 falls within Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18240 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 18240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18240?

The median home value in ZIP code 18240 is $123,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 18240?

ZIP code 18240 has an estimated population of 3,901 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18240?

The median household income in ZIP code 18240 is $54,662, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18240 in?

ZIP code 18240 observes the EST timezone.