Housing by town in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Carbon County, Pennsylvania has 25 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $994 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $830 in 2015–2019 (+19.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Banks Township (Carbon County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,444) and East Side the lowest ($805).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $994 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 23.6%
- Median household income
- $67,554
- Places
- 25
Cities, towns and townships in Carbon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Township (Carbon County) | $1,444 | 15.1% | $63,875 | $119,700 | $1,311 |
| Beaver Meadows | $1,238 | 41.0% | $52,768 | $133,700 | $1,305 |
| Bowmanstown | $1,005 | 38.6% | $68,365 | $191,900 | $3,363 |
| East Penn Township | $1,114 | 13.0% | $70,294 | $228,500 | $3,665 |
| East Side | $805 | 17.6% | — | $125,000 | $1,987 |
| Franklin Township (Carbon County) | $914 | 15.6% | $88,924 | $234,700 | $3,757 |
| Jim Thorpe | $908 | 13.2% | $72,904 | $209,800 | $2,853 |
| Kidder Township | $1,077 | 5.5% | $78,854 | $270,800 | $3,735 |
| Lansford | $922 | 48.0% | $44,713 | $55,800 | $1,311 |
| Lausanne Township | $836 | 10.8% | $95,417 | $227,400 | $3,480 |
| Lehigh Township (Carbon County) | — | 5.6% | $62,500 | $202,000 | $2,517 |
| Lehighton | $1,019 | 50.3% | $64,651 | $213,600 | $2,666 |
| Lower Towamensing Township | $1,002 | 21.1% | $68,789 | $232,400 | $3,760 |
| Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | $1,155 | 13.5% | $71,881 | $241,300 | $3,726 |
| Nesquehoning | $1,117 | 39.1% | $61,354 | $122,500 | $2,265 |
| Packer Township | $1,063 | 12.9% | $77,981 | $239,500 | $3,262 |
| Palmerton | $931 | 42.1% | $68,143 | $180,000 | $3,085 |
| Parryville | $1,063 | 22.5% | $62,250 | $180,300 | $3,571 |
| Penn Forest Township | $1,326 | 10.4% | $67,045 | $250,100 | $3,120 |
| Summit Hill | $1,279 | 18.5% | $65,268 | $99,700 | $2,051 |
| Towamensing Township | $972 | 10.9% | $69,245 | $249,400 | $4,221 |
| Weatherly | $923 | 29.8% | $52,125 | $163,200 | $2,567 |
| Weissport | $980 | 50.5% | $66,875 | $77,900 | $1,837 |
Unincorporated communities in Carbon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towamensing Trails | — | 0.0% | $81,429 | $308,400 | $3,137 |
| Weissport East | $762 | 21.8% | $54,837 | $193,500 | $2,719 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 people | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
How the places in Carbon County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Carbon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76 | 122 | 592 | 952 | 62,194 | 12 of 13 |
| 2025 | 96 | 148 | 533 | 821 | 64,891 | 12 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carbon County recorded 96 violent and 533 property crimes, 148 and 821 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Carbon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Carbon County | 25,187 | 29 | 126 |
| Palmerton Police Department | 5,644 | 0 | 29 |
| Lehighton Police Department | 5,265 | 3 | 59 |
| Jim Thorpe Police Department | 4,553 | 5 | 32 |
| Franklin Township Police Department, Carbon County | 4,439 | 8 | 27 |
| Mahoning Township Police Department, Carbon County | 4,349 | 5 | 93 |
| Lansford Police Department | 4,144 | 25 | 17 |
| Nesquehoning Police Department | 3,345 | 3 | 18 |
| Summit Hill Police Department | 3,139 | 3 | 1 |
| Weatherly Police Department | 2,550 | 12 | 130 |
| Kidder Township Police Department | 1,864 | 3 | 1 |
| Beaver Meadows Police Department | 896 | — | — |
| Weissport Police Department | 412 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Carbon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18235 | 19,158 | $1,055 | $233,600 | $72,571 | 23.0% |
| 18071 | 11,313 | $956 | $206,900 | $70,217 | 32.5% |
| 18229 | 9,248 | $1,022 | $238,800 | $66,875 | 12.1% |
| 18210 | 7,587 | $1,328 | $231,600 | $70,683 | 8.6% |
| 18255 | 4,223 | $925 | $189,600 | $69,034 | 21.8% |
| 18232 | 4,156 | $922 | $55,800 | $44,713 | 48.0% |
| 18240 | 3,913 | $1,117 | $154,600 | $63,608 | 32.7% |
| 18250 | 3,137 | $1,279 | $99,700 | $65,268 | 18.5% |
| 18216 | 957 | $1,246 | $133,200 | $49,350 | 33.6% |
| 18254 | 696 | $1,449 | $158,000 | $87,813 | 17.8% |
| 18624 | 487 | — | $578,400 | — | 0.0% |
| 18030 | 483 | $820 | $182,400 | $68,173 | 28.6% |
| 18244 | 365 | $1,016 | $168,800 | $68,750 | 24.6% |
| 18230 | 152 | — | $96,800 | — | 0.0% |
| 18212 | 43 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 18012 | 32 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Carbon County
What is the crime rate in Carbon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carbon County recorded 148 violent and 821 property crimes per 100,000 residents (96 violent and 533 property crimes in all).
Which place in Carbon County has the highest rent?
Banks Township (Carbon County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,444 (±$197) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Carbon County has the lowest rent?
East Side has the lowest median gross rent, $805 (±$310) a month.
What is the median rent in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Carbon County is $994 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carbon County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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