18643 ZIP Code – Pittston, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18643 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Pittston, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County with a population of approximately 12,737 residents. The median household income of $65,500 is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $154,500, well below the national average, with 70.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $865 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 12.0%, near the national average. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 18642, 18644, 18518.
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ZIP 18643 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18643 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $865 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18642 – Duryea
- 18644 – Wyoming
- 18518 – Old Forge
- 18641 – Pittston
- 18709 – Luzerne
- 18705 – Wilkes Barre
- 18517 – Taylor
- 18615 – Falls
- 18640 – Pittston
- 18704 – Kingston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18642 | DURYEA | 3,545 | $73,450 |
| 18644 | WYOMING | 7,506 | $73,750 |
| 18518 | OLD FORGE | 8,506 | $71,615 |
| 18641 | PITTSTON | 7,460 | $66,014 |
| 18709 | LUZERNE | 2,885 | $39,183 |