Effort
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Effort is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, with 1,965 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chestnuthill, 1.5 miles NE.
- 1,965residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 389 / sq mipopulation density
- 18330ZIP code
About Effort
Effort, also known as Mount Effort, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Effort is located along Pennsylvania Route 115 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northwest of Brodheadsville. Effort has a post office with ZIP code 18330. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,269.
A post office called Effort has been in operation since 1850. According to tradition, the community was named for the considerable "effort" it took townspeople to agree on a name for the place.
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Living in Effort
- Median household income
- $110,909
- Median home value
- $314,000
- Median rent
- $1,147/mo
- Median age
- 47.4
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Effort had 1,965 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,965 |
|---|---|
| Density | 389 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Effort at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,965 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.05 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9415° N, 75.4377° W |
| ZIP code | 18330 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4222680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Effort
- Chestnuthill1.5 mi NE
- Brodheadsville2.1 mi SE
- Sun Valley3.1 mi NW
- Sierra View3.5 mi N
- Polk3.6 mi W
- Indian Mountain Lake5.5 mi NW
- Eldred5.8 mi S
- Ross5.9 mi SE
- Jackson6.2 mi NE
- Saylorsburg7.0 mi SE
- Tunkhannock7.3 mi NW
- Hamilton8.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Effort
What county is Effort in?
Effort is in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Effort, PA?
1,965 people lived in Effort at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Effort, PA?
The ZIP code of Effort is 18330.
What is the elevation of Effort?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Effort?
Chestnuthill (1.5 mi), Brodheadsville (2.1 mi), Sun Valley (3.1 mi), Sierra View (3.5 mi), Polk (3.6 mi).
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