City

Harveys Lake, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,583Population
💰$73,561Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$236,400Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate819 (30.4%)
Some College248 (9.2%)
Associates384 (14.3%)
Bachelors212 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,030 (38.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,561 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$236,400 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,446/mo
Total Housing Units2,087
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Harveys Lake, PA

Harveys Lake is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,583 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Harveys Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,561 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Harveys Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,446 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harveys Lake is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harveys Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18618 3,583 $73,561 $236,400 $1,446 3.3% 46.1% 84.7%