| ZIP Code | 18222 |
|---|---|
| City | Drums |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,144 ft |
| Latitude | 41.035227 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.003468 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,172 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 880 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 583 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 905 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,032 (30.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,656 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,600 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,436/mo ↑ 74% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,980 |
| Vacant Units | 370 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,980 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 370 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 18222 is located in Drums, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. With a population of 9,946, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 18222 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,656 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18222 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,436 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 18222 is primarily White (86.10%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18222 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 18222 in Drums, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,946 residents, a median household income of $102,656, and a median home value of $227,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.