18640 ZIP Code – Pittston, Pennsylvania
18640 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Pittston, Pennsylvania, part of Luzerne County with a population of approximately 16,014 residents. At $49,753, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. At $136,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 58.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $826 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 14.7%, near the national average. An estimated 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 41.1, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 18641, 18642, 18507.
ZIP Code 18640 Data
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ZIP 18640 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18640 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $136k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $826 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18641 – Pittston
- 18642 – Duryea
- 18507 – Moosic
- 18518 – Old Forge
- 18705 – Wilkes Barre
- 18702 – Wilkes Barre
- 18643 – Pittston
- 18517 – Taylor
- 18644 – Wyoming
- 18602 – Bear Creek
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18641 | PITTSTON | 7,460 | $66,014 |
| 18642 | DURYEA | 3,545 | $73,450 |
| 18507 | MOOSIC | 5,229 | $70,129 |
| 18518 | OLD FORGE | 8,506 | $71,615 |
| 18705 | WILKES BARRE | 15,387 | $57,152 |