City

Hunlock Creek, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,903Population
💰$66,492Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$190,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black3.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma72 (2%)
HS Graduate1,470 (41.2%)
Some College597 (16.7%)
Associates431 (12.1%)
Bachelors382 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree615 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,492 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$190,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,243/mo
Total Housing Units2,187
Vacant Units342

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Hunlock Creek, PA

Hunlock Creek is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,903 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Hunlock Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,492 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hunlock Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,243 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hunlock Creek is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hunlock Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18621 4,903 $66,492 $190,600 $1,243 4.8% 28.0% 91.5%