City

Shickshinny, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,789Population
💰$68,362Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,766 (44.8%)
Some College445 (11.3%)
Associates422 (10.7%)
Bachelors587 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree704 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,362 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units2,940
Vacant Units506

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Shickshinny, PA

Shickshinny is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,789 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Shickshinny is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,362 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shickshinny is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shickshinny is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shickshinny
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18655 5,789 $68,362 $167,000 $889 7.5% 32.8% 83.7%