At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$31,602 per capita
Home Value
$104,900
Zillow: $134,602
Median Rent
$845/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Port Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Carbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Carbon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Carbon residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,602. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Carbon is $104,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,602. Median rent is $845/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.6% of adults in Port Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Carbon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,696
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density2,261/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$31,602
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,900
Rent$845
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$134,602
Housing Units877
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation656 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Port Carbon was founded in 1826.
The median home in Port Carbon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.