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Carbon County
Parryville, PA
18244
18244 ZIP Code — Parryville, PA
Carbon County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18244 is located in
Parryville ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Carbon County .
It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of
310 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 610/484 .
About ZIP code 18244
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 $146,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $58,750. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 18244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
310
Population density
295 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.8248
Longitude
-75.6700
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
610/484
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.0%
43.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
49.5%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
21.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$58,750
Median household income
$146,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 19.0% 18 and over 251 81.0% 65 and over 55 17.7% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 304 96.5% Hispanic or Latino 5 1.6% Other race 5 1.6% Black or African American 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.0%
43.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
49.5%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
21.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 6.9% $15k–$25k 17.2% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 25.9% $75k–$100k 20.7% $100k–$150k 6.0% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $58,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $146,900 Median rent / month $921 Owner occupied 69.0% Renter occupied 31.0% Vacant 24.2% Single-family detached 54.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.9% 1990–1999 5.2% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 11.1% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 4.6% 1940–1949 9.2% 1939 or earlier 44.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 41.2% 3 bedrooms 40.5% 4 bedrooms 5.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 32.8% 2 vehicles 50.0% 3 or more 12.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 16.4% Propane / LP gas 6.0% Fuel oil 59.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 38.8% Cohabiting couple 14 12.1% Male householder, no spouse 26 22.4% Female householder, no spouse 31 26.7% Households with children under 18 29 25.0% Households with seniors (65+) 40 34.5% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.3% 12.2% Married 46.4% 53.1% Separated 0.9% 9.5% Widowed 0.0% 19.0% Divorced 25.5% 6.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
20.7%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.7% Bachelor's or higher 5.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 9.5% Elementary school 9 42.9% High school 6 28.6% College / grad school 4 19.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
22.0%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Professional & management
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Public administration
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.5% Service 22.6% Sales & office 9.8% Natural resources & construction 6.7% Production & transportation 44.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.0% Government 5.5% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.6% Carpool 9.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
9.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.7% Retirement income 19.0% Supplemental Security 12.1% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 27.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.5% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 62.6% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 14.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 22.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 26.0% 65 and over 36.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.4% Public insurance 51.3% No insurance 12.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 282 91.0% 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) 304 98.1% Born in same state 301 97.1% Born in different state 288 92.9% Foreign born 3 1.0% Naturalized citizen 6 1.9% Not a US citizen 3 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 55 17.7% English 20 6.5% Irish 10 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 6 1.9% French 4 1.3% Norwegian 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 93.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18244
What city is ZIP code 18244 in?
ZIP code 18244 is primarily assigned to Parryville, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18244 in?
ZIP code 18244 falls within Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 18244?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 18244 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 18244 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18244?
The median home value in ZIP code 18244 is $146,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 18244?
ZIP code 18244 has an estimated population of 310 residents, with a density of 296 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 18244 in?
ZIP code 18244 observes the EST timezone.
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