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Monroe, PA
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
621
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 4.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,947, 31% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Monroe, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,947
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (105), German Americans (53), Italian Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,235
22,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$434M
FY 2026, $7,237 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TowandaBorough | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| North TowandaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| BurlingtonBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| New AlbanyBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| UlsterCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WyalusingBorough | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RomeBorough | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| East SmithfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| DushoreBorough | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Greens LandingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| AthensBorough | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| LaceyvilleBorough | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| TroyBorough | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| MildredCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LeRaysvilleBorough | 17 mi | 1 |
| ForksvilleBorough | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, PA in?
- Monroe is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Monroe, PA?
- About 621 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Towanda (4 mi), North Towanda (5 mi), Burlington (8.2 mi), New Albany (8.3 mi), Ulster (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023