City

Duryea, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,469Population
💰$61,587Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$154,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 20.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic20.7%
Black0.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,279 (45.1%)
Some College203 (7.2%)
Associates477 (16.8%)
Bachelors270 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree587 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College7.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,587 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$154,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,122/mo
Total Housing Units2,062
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Duryea, PA

Duryea is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,469 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Duryea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,587 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Duryea is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,122 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Duryea is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.25%).

Duryea, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Duryea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18642 4,469 $61,587 $154,100 $1,122 1.1% 30.2% 70.8%