18642 ZIP Code – Duryea, Pennsylvania
18642 is a small ZIP code in Duryea, Pennsylvania, part of Luzerne County with a population of approximately 3,545 residents. The median household income of $73,450 is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. Median home values of $129,300 are well below the national average, with 69.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $860 is below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the U.S. average. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 39.7, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 18518, 18641, 18643.
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ZIP 18642 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18642 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,545 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $129k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $860 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18518 – Old Forge
- 18641 – Pittston
- 18643 – Pittston
- 18517 – Taylor
- 18640 – Pittston
- 18507 – Moosic
- 18644 – Wyoming
- 18504 – Scranton
- 18705 – Wilkes Barre
- 18503 – Scranton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18518 | OLD FORGE | 8,506 | $71,615 |
| 18641 | PITTSTON | 7,460 | $66,014 |
| 18643 | PITTSTON | 12,737 | $65,500 |
| 18517 | TAYLOR | 5,320 | $66,607 |
| 18640 | PITTSTON | 16,014 | $49,753 |