Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,557 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 78,456 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 24,908 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 26,314 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 24,918 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 54,939 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,491 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,274 ▼ 42% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $993/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 150,087 |
| Vacant Units | 18,000 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Luzerne County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 56 ZIP codes spanning 39 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 323,409 residents. With a median age of 41.92, it is a middle-aged county.
Luzerne County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,490 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Luzerne County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,274 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $992. Homeownership rates are high at 67.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Luzerne County are primarily White (75.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Luzerne County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 56 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18602 | Bear Creek | 356 | $172,500 | $365,500 | $1,750 | 1.7% | 78.9% |
| 18219 | Conyngham | 1,072 | $67,941 | $219,100 | $931 | 0.0% | 51.4% |
| 18612 | Dallas | 17,754 | $97,022 | $250,700 | $1,150 | 4.6% | 46.3% |
| 18221 | Drifton | 435 | $68,393 | $188,500 | — | 27.1% | 14.0% |
| 18222 | Drums | 9,946 | $102,656 | $227,600 | $1,436 | 3.4% | 44.5% |
| 18642 | Duryea | 4,469 | $61,587 | $154,100 | $1,122 | 1.1% | 30.2% |
| 18224 | Freeland | 5,954 | $57,361 | $114,900 | $922 | 8.0% | 30.7% |
| 18617 | Glen Lyon | 1,616 | $35,357 | $84,500 | $888 | 0.0% | 25.7% |
| 18618 | Harveys Lake | 3,583 | $73,561 | $236,400 | $1,446 | 3.3% | 46.1% |
| 18201 | Hazleton | 31,428 | $43,983 | $131,900 | $1,019 | 6.7% | 24.0% |
| 18202 | Hazleton | 13,477 | $55,517 | $182,200 | $1,029 | 4.7% | 34.3% |
| 18621 | Hunlock Creek | 4,903 | $66,492 | $190,600 | $1,243 | 4.8% | 28.0% |
| 18622 | Huntington Mills | 265 | $67,679 | $174,700 | — | 0.0% | 20.2% |
| 18704 | Kingston | 30,997 | $62,907 | $154,600 | $935 | 6.6% | 41.9% |
| 18234 | Lattimer Mines | 737 | $30,895 | $221,200 | — | 18.8% | 12.5% |
| 18709 | Luzerne | 2,959 | $38,547 | $113,700 | $780 | 5.9% | 34.0% |
| 18707 | Mountain Top | 16,418 | $105,281 | $277,500 | $864 | 2.3% | 56.6% |
| 18634 | Nanticoke | 13,638 | $60,482 | $108,600 | $798 | 7.2% | 31.0% |
| 18635 | Nescopeck | 3,640 | $70,774 | $187,300 | $900 | 4.3% | 30.4% |
| 18640 | Pittston | 16,418 | $57,358 | $135,200 | $890 | 4.7% | 39.1% |
| 18641 | Pittston | 6,385 | $74,469 | $142,500 | $956 | 6.8% | 28.7% |
| 18643 | Pittston | 12,683 | $61,685 | $156,900 | $956 | 4.8% | 35.2% |
| 18651 | Plymouth | 8,672 | $43,639 | $90,400 | $930 | 8.3% | 22.1% |
| 18246 | Rock Glen | 152 | $158,306 | $122,100 | — | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| 18708 | Shavertown | 9,063 | $95,480 | $246,900 | $1,085 | 4.6% | 59.6% |
| 18655 | Shickshinny | 5,789 | $68,362 | $167,000 | $889 | 7.5% | 32.8% |
| 18249 | Sugarloaf | 4,161 | $95,820 | $279,800 | $1,341 | 4.0% | 51.2% |
| 18656 | Sweet Valley | 2,128 | $74,764 | $207,100 | $927 | 4.2% | 37.4% |
| 18660 | Wapwallopen | 3,278 | $85,372 | $192,300 | $875 | 7.1% | 36.3% |
| 18661 | White Haven | 5,541 | $68,795 | $182,500 | $1,231 | 6.8% | 33.9% |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre | 3,926 | $32,417 | $245,700 | $842 | 6.7% | 35.6% |
| 18702 | Wilkes Barre | 42,120 | $54,892 | $115,700 | $971 | 8.2% | 34.8% |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre | 15,595 | $61,293 | $122,800 | $1,006 | 6.1% | 40.7% |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre | 16,318 | $57,546 | $121,900 | $883 | 5.3% | 31.7% |
| 18644 | Wyoming | 7,318 | $72,803 | $167,000 | $920 | 3.6% | 45.5% |