ZIP Code 18230 in Junedale, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Junedale, Pennsylvania
County:Carbon County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:37:10 PM
Population:112 [See All]
Area Codes:272 / 570
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.9245, -75.9419
Land Area:2.064 sq mi
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18230 - Junedale, PA

ZIP Code 18230, Junedale

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationCarbon County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population112
Households42
PO Boxes54 Regional Hub (129%)
Median Age55.0 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 18216
Key Facts
  • The post office serves 54 PO Boxes for a community of just 42 households, indicating it provides service to surrounding rural areas.
  • Junedale uses rural carrier routes instead of city delivery, typical for communities with low population density.
  • With only 112 residents across 2.1 square miles, population density is about 54 people per square mile.
  • The median household income of $75,455 is above the national average for rural communities.
  • Main Street is the primary thoroughfare, with delivery points on both the east and west sections.
  • Two rural carrier routes handle mail delivery for the area, serving both street addresses and PO Boxes.

Mail Delivery

The ZIP uses rural carrier routes rather than city delivery. Main Street runs through the area, with both east and west sections receiving mail service. With a median household income of $75,455 and a median age of 55, Junedale reflects the character of many northeastern Pennsylvania communities where residents have established roots over decades.

Street Name Patterns

Simple Town Layout

The street system is straightforward, with Main Street serving as the central corridor through this small community. The east-west split is typical of rural Pennsylvania towns.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 18230 has 112 residents and 42 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 55.0 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.8% male and 56.3% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:112Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:152Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:42Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$96,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.82Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--9285631021001011201138891150163155152
Decennial Census132------------------112--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 55

Male Median Age: 55.5

Female Median Age: 50.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male31651040021123101000
Female035135327221367751
Total341164572743136771751
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8976.72%
Black:21.72%
Hispanic:*1412.07%
Asian:10.86%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:108.62%
Total:116100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4943.75%55.5 years
Females:6356.25%50.5 years
Total:112100%55.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:14998.03%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:31.97%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:01.97%
Total Population:152100%
Total Native Population:14998.03%
Total Foreign-born Population:31.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $41,375 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,750. Family households earn a median of $78,173 versus $18,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,298). By gender, male median income is $40,179 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $40,179 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 26.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (56.9%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$41,375$41,023$36,875$26,875$31,667$34,583$36,250$34,306$48,750$66,154$50,417$56,875$75,455$0
Median Family Income$41,500$41,023$37,917$22,083$31,667$33,750$37,813$36,250$63,750$66,731$68,523$73,636$77,045$78,173
Median NonFamily Income$27,083$52,500$36,563$29,583$31,250$0$16,250$16,250$15,833$0$0$0$0$18,875
Median Male Income$41,625$41,705$63,750$21,250$0$0$0$32,917$42,500$34,191$36,484$38,167$0$40,179
Median Female Income$55,250$0$0$19,286$0$19,821$30,625$32,083$41,250$32,115$34,423$45,179$48,000$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6546.76%
Unemployed:2316.55%
Not In Labor Force:5136.69%
Total:139100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:23.08%
Service:3756.92%
Sales and Office:23.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2436.92%
Total Civilian Employed Population:65100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $96,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $28,800 (42.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,563 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (16.18% with a mortgage, 83.82% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$68,000$71,000$58,800$54,200$85,000$90,000$90,700$88,800$86,300$69,400$85,400$89,300$99,300$96,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,563$1,150$0$1,050$825$775$783$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1116.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5783.82%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:68100%

Occupied Housing Units:6881.93%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1518.07%
Total Housing Units:83100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:83100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:83100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 7.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 17.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 11.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.54%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:108.62%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:97.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7060.34%
Some college, no degree:86.90%
Associate's degree:108.62%
Bachelor's degree:97.76%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:116100%
High school or higher:9783.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:97.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6740.61%
Public Insurance:8551.52%
No Insurance:137.88%
Total:165100%
Has Health Insurance:15292.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty13.3%11.1%0.0%35.3%25.0%21.9%18.9%17.6%0.0%0.0%24.4%25.0%25.0%17.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):861.54%
High school (grades 9-12):538.46%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:13100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18230 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,602Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18230 is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, within the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10900) and Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 821,173 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 18230. It covers 2.064 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:10900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:821,173Source: Census
MSA:Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.064 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:862.56 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18231 | | 18229

Schools in ZIP Code 18230


We could not locate which school district 18230 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Heights Terrace El/Ms 275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
District: Hazleton Area School DistrictNearby
Arthur Street El Sch 424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
District: Hazleton Area School DistrictNearby
Hazleton El/Ms 700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
District: Hazleton Area School DistrictNearby
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms 15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
District: Hazleton Area School DistrictNearby
West Hazleton El/Ms 325 North St
West Hazleton, PA 18202
District: Hazleton Area School DistrictNearby
Immanuel Christian School 40 W Hemlock St
Hazleton, PA 18201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School 100 N Church St
Hazleton, PA 18201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Family Academy 601 N Laurel St
Hazleton, PA 18201
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18230


Hazleton Area Career Center 1451 West 23rd Street
Hazle Twp., PA 18202
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 76 University Drive
Hazleton, PA 18202-8025
Type: Post Secondary
Schuylkill Technology Center 101 Technology Dr
Frackville, PA 17931
Type: Post Secondary
Luzerne County Community College 521 Trailblazer Drive
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Pottsville 396 Pottsville - St. Clair Highway
Pottsville, PA 17901
Type: Post Secondary
Joseph F Mccloskey School Of Nursing 450 Washington St
Pottsville, PA 17901
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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