The 18216 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Beaver Meadows, PA (Carbon County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,289. The 18216 ZIP Code has a median age of 48.0 years, and 25.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $47,344, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 12.8% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $28,395.
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In ZIP Code 18216, 91.5% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 56.2% in this Carbon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 56.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18216 are older than average. The median age of 48.0 years in ZIP Code 18216 is approximately 25.98% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 18216 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.0% of 18216 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 7.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18216 is $47,344, while the region's mean household income is $64,205. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,395. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18216 of $28,395 is approximately 17.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 6.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 18216 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.4% of 18216 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18216, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 9.7% of 18216 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18216 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.5%), followed by Some other race (4.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 18216, 93.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Carbon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18216, an estimated 50.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Carbon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 50.3% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18216 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.47¢/kWh | 13.68¢/kWh | 9.82¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18216 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.34 | ||
| Feb | 4.45 | ||
| Mar | 4.73 | ||
| Apr | 5.16 | ||
| May | 5.32 | ||
| Jun | 5.36 | ||
| Jul | 5.72 | ||
| Aug | 5.6 | ||
| Sep | 5.31 | ||
| Oct | 4.38 | ||
| Nov | 3.52 | ||
| Dec | 2.75 |
In 18216, 60.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 25.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18216 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 18216 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.2% |
| Public administration | 7.3% |