| ZIP Code | 18642 |
|---|---|
| City | Duryea |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 548 ft |
| Latitude | 41.356348 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.773181 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 24.1% ▲ 141% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.2% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,279 (45.1%) |
| Some College | 203 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 477 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 270 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 587 (20.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,587 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,100 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,122/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,062 |
| Vacant Units | 201 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,062 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 201 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 18642 is located in Duryea, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. With a population of 4,469, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 18642 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,587 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18642 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $154,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,122 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 18642 is primarily White (78.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.1%. Household income has declined by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18642 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 18642 in Duryea, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,469 residents, a median household income of $61,587, and a median home value of $154,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.