| City: | Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Carbon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:37 PM |
| Population: | 549 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0613, -75.6505 |
| Land Area: | 18.407 sq mi |
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Lake Harmony sits in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, 22 square miles of wooded terrain in Carbon County. This is a four-season resort community where vacation homes vastly outnumber year-round residents. Of 1,620 housing units, 1,005 are vacant and used seasonally (62%). Only 549 people live here full-time.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 396 PO Boxes for 306 occupied homes, a rate of 1.29 boxes per household. That's higher than local population alone would suggest, because seasonal homeowners maintain boxes year-round and the post office serves surrounding areas without delivery infrastructure.
Street names tell the story of a ski community. Telemark, Alpine, Ski Jump, and Free Style reference downhill skiing. Wolf Hollow Road, Doe Run, and Red Fox Court nod to wildlife. Chalet Court and Nordic capture the mountain character. The area spans 21.9 square miles, all served by two rural carrier routes.
Median age is 57.1 years. That's well above the national median. Households are small at 1.8 people per home. Home values are substantial at $424,400. This isn't a working-class town. It's a retirement and vacation destination where 36% of workers work from home and median household income reaches $116,146.
Street names combine ski terminology (Telemark, Alpine, Ski Jump), wildlife references (Wolf Hollow, Doe Run, Red Fox), and lakefront character (N/S Lake Drive).
ZIP Code 18624 has 549 residents and 306 households (average 1.79 persons per household). The median age is 57.1 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.1% male and 45.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.3%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 549Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 487Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 29.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 306Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $578,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.79Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 470 | 590 | 656 | 647 | 625 | 530 | 309 | 344 | 254 | 389 | 433 | 404 | 460 | 487 |
| Decennial Census | 718 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 549 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.1
Male Median Age: 57
Female Median Age: 57.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 37 | 20 | 35 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 13 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 46 | 27 | 13 | 3 | 9 |
| Total | 15 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 43 | 65 | 42 | 81 | 65 | 23 | 11 | 22 |
| White: | 490 | 90.91% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 5.19% |
| Asian: | 11 | 2.04% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Total: | 539 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 297 | 54.10% | 57.0 years |
| Females: | 252 | 45.90% | 57.7 years |
| Total: | 549 | 100% | 57.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 420 | 86.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 67 | 13.76% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 13.76% |
| Total Population: | 487 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 420 | 86.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 67 | 13.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $61,875 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,625. Family households earn a median of $231,096 versus $62,880 for nonfamily households (a difference of $168,216). By gender, male median income is $182,795 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $182,795 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,875 | $63,125 | $61,563 | $58,942 | $57,813 | $56,875 | $56,544 | $36,354 | $35,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $116,146 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $63,393 | $77,708 | $62,500 | $60,865 | $59,583 | $58,542 | $56,544 | $42,153 | $0 | $190,846 | $200,815 | $215,881 | $225,838 | $231,096 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,361 | $19,615 | $30,250 | $18,833 | $23,977 | $0 | $0 | $17,206 | $0 | $45,709 | $48,333 | $54,432 | $59,375 | $62,880 |
| Median Male Income | $43,750 | $63,750 | $80,057 | $82,500 | $83,438 | $0 | $203,594 | $0 | $0 | $151,225 | $158,399 | $170,852 | $177,898 | $182,795 |
| Median Female Income | $58,542 | $38,269 | $36,500 | $23,810 | $24,342 | $23,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 321 | 65.91% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 2.46% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 154 | 31.62% |
| Total: | 487 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 115 | 35.83% |
| Service: | 12 | 3.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 48 | 14.95% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 112 | 34.89% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 10.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 321 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $578,400, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $250,800 (76.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $347,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,071 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (66.44% with a mortgage, 33.56% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 77.15%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $327,600 | $317,600 | $325,400 | $309,300 | $286,800 | $300,000 | $285,900 | $237,800 | $231,100 | $289,300 | $255,000 | $299,200 | $424,400 | $578,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,071 | $1,620 | $1,604 | $1,606 | $1,604 | $1,615 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 192 | 66.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 97 | 33.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 289 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 289 | 22.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 976 | 77.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,265 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,253 | 99.05% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 0.95% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,265 | 100% |
In 2024, 48.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 165 | 40.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 2.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 7.94% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 164 | 40.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 32 | 7.94% |
| Total: | 403 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 403 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 196 | 48.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 361 | 67.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 177 | 32.90% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 538 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 538 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 18.4% | 25.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 18624 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 526 people with an annual payroll of $10,188,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 421Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,568,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,188,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 526Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18624 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 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 18624. It covers 18.407 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.492 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: | 18.407 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.492 sq miSource: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 18624 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.
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.