City

Shavertown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥9,063Population
💰$95,480Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$246,900Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓59.6%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.9%
Asian1.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads59.6% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,765 (26.4%)
Some College301 (4.5%)
Associates605 (9.1%)
Bachelors655 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,323 (49.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 49.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College4.5%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate49.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,480 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$246,900 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units4,174
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Shavertown, PA

Shavertown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,063 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Shavertown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,480 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shavertown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shavertown is well-educated. 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shavertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18708 9,063 $95,480 $246,900 $1,085 4.6% 59.6% 85.2%