City

Nescopeck, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,640Population
💰$70,774Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$187,300Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,106 (43.4%)
Some College343 (13.5%)
Associates314 (12.3%)
Bachelors223 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree553 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,774 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,300 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units1,727
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Nescopeck, PA

Nescopeck is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,640 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Nescopeck is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,774 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nescopeck is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nescopeck is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nescopeck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18635 3,640 $70,774 $187,300 $900 4.3% 30.4% 83.0%