City

Kingston, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥30,997Population
💰$62,907Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$154,600Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 8%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic8.0%
Black6.1%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma149 (0.7%)
HS Graduate7,041 (33.2%)
Some College2,769 (13%)
Associates2,388 (11.2%)
Bachelors2,657 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree6,233 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,907 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$154,600 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units14,531
Vacant Units1,249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Kingston, PA

Kingston is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,997 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Kingston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,907 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kingston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kingston is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kingston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18704 30,997 $62,907 $154,600 $935 6.6% 41.9% 61.1%