City

Bear Creek, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥356Population
💰$172,500Median HH Income▲ 126% above avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$365,500Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓78.9%College Grads▲ 104% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 22.8%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic22.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
28%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads78.9% ▲ 104% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate12 (6.7%)
Some College3 (1.7%)
Associates23 (12.8%)
Bachelors26 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree116 (64.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 6.7%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 64.4%Edu
HS Grad6.7%
Some College1.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate64.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$172,500 ▲ 126% above avg
Median Home Value$365,500 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,750/mo
Total Housing Units171
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
45%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Bear Creek, PA

Bear Creek is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 356 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Bear Creek is a affluent community. The median household income of $172,500 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bear Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,750 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bear Creek is highly educated. 78.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (77.25%).

Bear Creek, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bear Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18602 356 $172,500 $365,500 $1,750 1.7% 78.9% 97.0%