The 18235 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lehighton, PA (Carbon County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 19,188. The 18235 ZIP Code has a median age of 47.5 years, and 27.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $59,359, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 17.9% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,877.
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In ZIP Code 18235, 87.2% of the population graduated high school, while 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.6% in this Carbon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18235 are older than average. The median age of 47.5 years in ZIP Code 18235 is approximately 24.67% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 18235 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.7% of 18235 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18235 is $59,359, while the region's mean household income is $72,990. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,877. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18235 of $29,877 is approximately 13.03% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 18235 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 18235 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18235, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 18235 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18235 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Black or African American (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 18235, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18235, an estimated 29.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Carbon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 18235 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 18235 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18235 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18235 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18235 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.38 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.71 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.9 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 18235, 60.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.4 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18235 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.0% of 18235 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.0% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.2% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |