ZIP Code 18644 Demographics

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18644 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,506

↓ 97.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,750

↑ +21.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$167,900

↑ +10.2% vs county

Median Age

47.5 yrs

↓ +12.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

↑ 37.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18644 compares to Luzerne County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18644 $74k Luzerne $61k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18644 $168k Luzerne $152k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

75.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$808

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18644 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$167,900
Down Payment (20%)$33,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,066P&I: $849 | Tax: $168 | Ins: $49
Rent (Local Median)
$808
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $258/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18644, sorted by distance.

18643 3.3 mi away luzerne county 18709 3.3 mi away luzerne county 18704 3.9 mi away luzerne county 18705 4.5 mi away luzerne county 18642 5.5 mi away luzerne county 18701 6.1 mi away luzerne county 18640 7.6 mi away luzerne county 18641 7.7 mi away luzerne 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 18644 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.