18355 ZIP Code — Scotrun, PA

Monroe County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18355 is located in Scotrun, Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 10.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18355

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $89,698. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 18355 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,468

population

10.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scotrun	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18370 Swiftwater (1 mi) 18372 Tannersville (2.3 mi) 18344 Mount Pocono (2.9 mi) 18352 Reeders (3.6 mi) 18346 Pocono Summit (3.8 mi) 18332 Henryville (4.5 mi) 18321 Bartonsville (4.9 mi) 18334 Long Pond (5.6 mi) 18350 Pocono Pines (6.3 mi) 18326 Cresco (7.7 mi) 18360 Stroudsburg (8.5 mi) 18610 Blakeslee (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,468
Population density	140 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	10.50 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.0762
Longitude	-75.3454
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	44.7%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,468

Population

140

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$89,698

Median household income

$33,772

Per capita income

$276,900

Median home value

$1,713

Median monthly rent

64.1%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

603

Housing units

27.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

25–34

113

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

110

100

60–64

115

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	23.3%
18 and over	1,126	76.7%
65 and over	110	7.5%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Other race 6.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Asian 2.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,242	76%
Hispanic or Latino	166	10.2%
Other race	108	6.6%
Two or more races	58	3.5%
Asian	45	2.8%
Black or African American	15	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	35.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 35.9%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	35.9%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	32.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$89,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,900
Median rent / month	$1,713
Owner occupied	64.1%
Renter occupied	35.9%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	9.9%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	45.4%
Propane / LP gas	29.7%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	83.7%
Cohabiting couple	46	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	41	7.7%
Households with children under 18	239	44.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	15.7%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.7%	8.4%
Married	83.7%	61.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.4%
Divorced	11.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.1%
Kindergarten	35	8.1%
Elementary school	188	43.6%
High school	97	22.5%
College / grad school	89	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.0%

Construction 14.5%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Retail trade 7.1%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	6.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 48.0%

18 and over 36.2%

Married-couple families 39.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.4%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	39.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	27.5%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,446	98.5%
Spanish	13	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,345	91.6%
Born in same state	1,335	90.9%
Born in different state	480	32.7%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	123	8.4%
Not a US citizen	103	83.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	158	10.8%
Italian	145	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	6.4%
French	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18355

What city is ZIP code 18355 in?

ZIP code 18355 is primarily assigned to Scotrun, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18355 in?

ZIP code 18355 falls within Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18355?

39% of residents in ZIP code 18355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 18355?

ZIP code 18355 has an estimated population of 1,468 residents, with a density of 140 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18355?

The median household income in ZIP code 18355 is $89,698, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18355?

The median home value in ZIP code 18355 is $276,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 18355 in?

ZIP code 18355 observes the EST timezone.