City

Drums, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥9,946Population
💰$102,656Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$227,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Black2.5%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,172 (32.9%)
Some College880 (13.3%)
Associates583 (8.8%)
Bachelors905 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree2,032 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College13.3%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,656 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$227,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,436/mo
Total Housing Units3,980
Vacant Units370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Drums, PA

Drums is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,946 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Drums is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,656 is above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Drums is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,436 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drums is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drums
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18222 9,946 $102,656 $227,600 $1,436 3.4% 44.5% 86.7%