City

Mountain Top, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,418Population
💰$105,281Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$277,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓56.6%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 5.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.1%
Asian5.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads56.6% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma116 (1%)
HS Graduate2,450 (22.1%)
Some College725 (6.5%)
Associates1,520 (13.7%)
Bachelors1,402 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree4,880 (44%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 44%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College6.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,281 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$277,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units6,554
Vacant Units340

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Mountain Top is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,418 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Mountain Top is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,281 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Top is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Top is well-educated. 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.65%).

Mountain Top, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Mountain Top
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18707 16,418 $105,281 $277,500 $864 2.3% 56.6% 89.8%