| ZIP Code | 18707 |
|---|---|
| City | Mountain Top |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,130 ft |
| Latitude | 41.133883 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.918347 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,450 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 725 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,520 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,402 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,880 (44%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,281 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $277,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,554 |
| Vacant Units | 340 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,554 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 340 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 18707 is located in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. With a population of 16,418, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 18707 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,281 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18707 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $277,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $864 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 18707 is primarily White (88.65%). Residents are well-educated — 56.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18707 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 18707 in Mountain Top, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,418 residents, a median household income of $105,281, and a median home value of $277,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.