ZIP Code 18643 Demographics

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18643 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,737

↓ 96.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,500

↑ +7.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$154,500

↑ +1.4% vs county

Median Age

46.5 yrs

↓ +10.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

↑ 24.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18643 compares to Luzerne County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18643 $66k Luzerne $61k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18643 $155k Luzerne $152k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

73.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$865

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18643 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$154,500
Down Payment (20%)$30,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$981P&I: $781 | Tax: $155 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$865
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $116/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18643, sorted by distance.

18642 3.2 mi away luzerne county 18644 3.3 mi away luzerne county 18518 5.0 mi away lackawanna county 18641 5.9 mi away luzerne county 18709 6.4 mi away luzerne county 18705 6.5 mi away luzerne county 18517 6.6 mi away lackawanna county 18615 6.7 mi away wyoming 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 18643 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.