City

Wapwallopen, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,278Population
💰$85,372Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$192,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate899 (37.2%)
Some College348 (14.4%)
Associates288 (11.9%)
Bachelors303 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree576 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College14.4%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,372 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$192,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units1,564
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Wapwallopen, PA

Wapwallopen is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,278 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Wapwallopen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,372 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wapwallopen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wapwallopen is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wapwallopen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18660 3,278 $85,372 $192,300 $875 7.1% 36.3% 92.5%