ZIP Code 18642 Demographics

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18642 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,545

↓ 98.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,450

↑ +20.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$129,300

↓ 15.2% vs county

Median Age

51.0 yrs

↓ +20.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.4%

↑ 76.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18642 compares to Luzerne County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18642 $73k Luzerne $61k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18642 $129k Luzerne $152k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$860

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18642 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$129,300
Down Payment (20%)$25,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$821P&I: $654 | Tax: $129 | Ins: $38
Rent (Local Median)
$860
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $39/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18642, sorted by distance.

18518 2.4 mi away lackawanna county 18641 2.7 mi away luzerne county 18643 3.2 mi away luzerne county 18517 4.3 mi away lackawanna county 18640 4.3 mi away luzerne county 18507 5.0 mi away lackawanna county 18644 5.5 mi away luzerne county 18504 6.3 mi away lackawanna county

About Luzerne County

Luzerne County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 325,396. The county's median household income is $60,836 and median home value is $152,400. ZIP code 18642 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Luzerne County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.