City

Freeland, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,954Population
💰$57,361Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$114,900Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic12.4%
Black0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma68 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,009 (49.2%)
Some College381 (9.3%)
Associates371 (9.1%)
Bachelors488 (12%)
Graduate Degree765 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,361 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$114,900 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units3,072
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Freeland, PA

Freeland is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,954 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Freeland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,361 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Freeland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Freeland is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Freeland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18224 5,954 $57,361 $114,900 $922 8.0% 30.7% 67.8%