18224 ZIP Code – Freeland, Pennsylvania
18224 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Freeland, Pennsylvania, part of Luzerne County with a population of approximately 6,003 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $60,966, which is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national figure. Median home values of $106,000 are well below the national average, with 67.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $862 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.0%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 15.7%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.7%, below the national average. At 44.6, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 18221, 18223, 18234.
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ZIP 18224 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18224 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,003 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $106k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $862 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.7% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18221 – Drifton
- 18223 – Ebervale
- 18234 – Lattimer Mines
- 18225 – Harleigh
- 18239 – Milnesville
- 18216 – Beaver Meadows
- 18222 – Drums
- 18201 – Hazleton
- 18255 – Weatherly
- 18230 – Junedale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18221 | DRIFTON | 441 | $67,043 |
| 18223 | EBERVALE | 75 | Not provided |
| 18234 | LATTIMER MINES | 409 | Not provided |
| 18225 | HARLEIGH | Not provided | Not provided |
| 18239 | MILNESVILLE | 101 | Not provided |