City

Nanticoke, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥13,638Population
💰$60,482Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$108,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 6.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic9.7%
Black6.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma165 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,635 (41.3%)
Some College1,181 (13.4%)
Associates1,089 (12.4%)
Bachelors947 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,779 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,482 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$108,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units6,497
Vacant Units881

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
66%
About Nanticoke, PA

Nanticoke is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,638 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Nanticoke is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,482 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nanticoke is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nanticoke is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nanticoke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18634 13,638 $60,482 $108,600 $798 7.2% 31.0% 63.4%