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Effort, PA
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18330.
Population
1,743
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
345
ZIP codes
1
Effort and its ZIP codes
Effort at a glance
- The median household income is $110,909, 42% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,000 (23% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,147 a month.
Local data for Effort, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Effort, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,909
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$314,000
Median rent
$1,147/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
40.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (430), Irish Americans (260), Italian Americans (256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Effort.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,417
57,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,804 per person
How people get to work
Effort, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 40.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Effort, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
356
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Effort
1 in or overlapping Effort. Population shown
Cities near Effort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrodheadsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Sun ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Sierra ViewCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Indian Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 6.4 |
| SaylorsburgCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Towamensing TrailsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.8 |
| AlbrightsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Emerald LakesCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| Wind GapBorough | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Holiday PoconoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Pen ArgylBorough | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Pocono PinesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| Penn EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| RosetoBorough | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Arlington HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| ChapmanBorough | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Effort, PA in?
- Effort is in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Effort, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Effort include 18330.
- What is the population of Effort, PA?
- About 1,743 people live in Effort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Effort?
- Nearby places include Brodheadsville (2.6 mi), Sun Valley (2.9 mi), Sierra View (4.1 mi), Indian Mountain Lake (4.4 mi), Saylorsburg (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023