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18643

Pennsylvania · 12,848 residents · 18.3 sq mi
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ZIP 18643 is home to 12,848 people in Luzerne County. The median age is 45.1, about 6 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $174,500. The foreign-born share is 3%. About 28% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Renters pay $981 a month at the median. Among the 37 ZIP codes in Luzerne County, 18643 ranks 22nd by median household income.

$63,125
US average: $82,259
$40,103
US average: $44,673
$174,500
US average: $376,019
28.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
18.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.2%
Age 65+
23.9%
46.8%
53.2%
2.20 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(11,583)
Black3.2%(406)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(441)
Asian2%(252)
Other1.3%(166)
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Luzerne County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST22ND OF 37HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
18201$47,802
18202$55,153
18219$52,566
18221$71,250
In context

ZIP 18643 compared with Luzerne County

MeasureZIP 18643Luzerne CountyDifference
Median household income$63,125$63,691About the same
Median home value$174,500$174,100About the same
Homes that are rented29.1%32.2%−3.1 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher28.5%25.3%+3.2 pts
Poverty rate11.1%15.3%−4.2 pts
Foreign-born residents3.5%9.6%−6.2 pts
Median age45.142.03.1 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 18643?

ZIP code 18643 has about 12,848 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18643?

The typical household in ZIP code 18643 earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 18643 expensive?

In ZIP code 18643, the median home is worth about $174,500, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 18643?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 18643 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18643?

About 11.1% of people in ZIP code 18643 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024