City

Plymouth, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,672Population
💰$43,639Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$90,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 4.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic10.1%
Black4.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma250 (4.5%)
HS Graduate2,428 (43.9%)
Some College1,003 (18.1%)
Associates632 (11.4%)
Bachelors530 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree691 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College18.1%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.7%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,639 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$90,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units4,586
Vacant Units880

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
69%
About Plymouth, PA

Plymouth is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,672 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Plymouth is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,639 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Plymouth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month.

The population of Plymouth is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plymouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18651 8,672 $43,639 $90,400 $930 8.3% 22.1% 55.3%