City

Sugarloaf, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,161Population
💰$95,820Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$279,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.2%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 2.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.6%
Asian2.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads51.2% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate855 (27.6%)
Some College181 (5.8%)
Associates467 (15.1%)
Bachelors520 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree1,069 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College5.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,820 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$279,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,341/mo
Total Housing Units1,752
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Sugarloaf, PA

Sugarloaf is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,161 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Sugarloaf is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,820 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sugarloaf is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,341 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sugarloaf is well-educated. 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sugarloaf
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18249 4,161 $95,820 $279,800 $1,341 4.0% 51.2% 86.0%