Rent by ZIP · Carbon County
Rent in Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,480 (+8.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,022 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $930 | +9.7% | $918–1,122 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,100 | +10% | $1,089–1,331 | $691 ±$147 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,360 | +8.8% | $1,332–1,628 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,740 | +8% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,302 ±$325 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,810 | +9.4% | $1,782–2,178 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,839.
What renters pay in 18229
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18231 | Kelayres | $1,010 | – |
| 18232 | Lansford | $1,480 | $1,011 |
| 18224 | Freeland | $1,480 | $991 |
| 18234 | Lattimer Mines | $1,460 | – |
| 18235 | Lehighton | $1,480 | $1,062 |
| 18222 | Drums | $1,890 | $1,411 |
Fair Market Rents across Carbon County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.