| ZIP Code | 18634 |
|---|---|
| City | Nanticoke |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 714 ft |
| Latitude | 41.185511 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.022618 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 165 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,635 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 1,181 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 1,089 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 947 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,779 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,482 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,600 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $798/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,497 |
| Vacant Units | 881 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,497 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 881 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 18634 is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. With a population of 13,638, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 18634 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,482 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18634 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $108,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $798 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 18634 is primarily White (81.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.8%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18634 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 18634 in Nanticoke, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,638 residents, a median household income of $60,482, and a median home value of $108,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.