City

Luzerne, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,959Population
💰$38,547Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$113,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 4.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black4.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty26.4% ▲ 164% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate714 (38%)
Some College227 (12.1%)
Associates289 (15.4%)
Bachelors345 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree295 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,547 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$113,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units1,648
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
5%
2000+
71%
About Luzerne, PA

Luzerne is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,959 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Luzerne is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,547 is below the national average. Approximately 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Luzerne is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month.

The population of Luzerne is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Luzerne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18709 2,959 $38,547 $113,700 $780 5.9% 34.0% 57.6%