| ZIP Code | 18635 |
|---|---|
| City | Nescopeck |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 743 ft |
| Latitude | 41.02924 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.201347 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.4% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,106 (43.4%) |
| Some College | 343 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 314 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 223 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 553 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,774 ≈ Avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,300 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $900/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,727 |
| Vacant Units | 171 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,727 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 171 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 18635 is located in Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. With a population of 3,640, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.4 years. Economically, 18635 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,774 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18635 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $187,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $900 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 18635 is primarily White (96.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18635 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 18635 in Nescopeck, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,640 residents, a median household income of $70,774, and a median home value of $187,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.