Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania

Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
East Emerald Lake in the CDP of Emerald Lakes
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Monroe
Area [1]
• Total	3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2)
• Land	2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2)
• Water	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	2,895
• Density	972.78/sq mi (375.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	18334 [3]
Area codes	272 and 570
FIPS code	42-23540

Emerald Lakes is a census-designated place ^[4] located in Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock Townships in Monroe County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located near Interstates 80 and 380. As of the 2022 American Community Survey, Emerald Lakes was estimated to have 3,228 residents. ^[5]

Demographics

A small but growing community with a population of just over 3,200 residents as of 2022, projected to surpass 3,300 by 2025. ^[6] The area is notably diverse, with a racial and ethnic composition that includes sizable White (around 42–54%), Black or African American (16–24%), and Hispanic (24%) populations, alongside smaller Asian, Native American, and multiracial groups. ^[7] The median age hovers in the early 40s, reflecting a mix of working-age adults, families, and retirees. Residents receive relatively high economic stability, with a median household income of approximately $101,000 and a low poverty rate of around 4%. ^[8] Educational attainment is strong at the high school level, with over 94% holding a diploma, though fewer, about 12%, have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. ^[9] Housing is predominantly owner-occupied (about 85%), with median home values near $260,000, and an average household size of 2.6 people, contributing to a stable, family-oriented suburban atmosphere. ^[10]

Education

The CDP is in the Pocono Mountain School District. ^[11]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
2. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. "Emerald Lakes PA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
4. "2010 Census". Archived from the original on December 23, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
5. "Census profile: Emerald Lakes, PA". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
6. "Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania Population 2025". World Population Review. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
7. "Emerald Lakes, PA Demographics".
8. "Emerald Lakes".
9. "Census profile: Emerald Lakes, PA". Census Reporter. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
10. "Emerald Lakes, PA Household Income, Population & Demographics | Point2Homes". www.point2homes.com. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
11. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Monroe County, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved October 30, 2024. - Text list

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