18655 ZIP Code – Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18655 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County with a population of approximately 5,522 residents. The median household income is $61,740 — below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. At $178,200, median home values run below the national average, with 83.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $900, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 7.5%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 7.4%, well below the national average. About 17.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 47.9, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 18622, 18617, 17878.
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ZIP 18655 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18655 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,522 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $178k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $900 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18622 – Huntington Mills
- 18617 – Glen Lyon
- 17878 – Stillwater
- 18603 – Berwick
- 18621 – Hunlock Creek
- 18660 – Wapwallopen
- 18634 – Nanticoke
- 18656 – Sweet Valley
- 18635 – Nescopeck
- 17814 – Benton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18622 | HUNTINGTON MILLS | 221 | $89,643 |
| 18617 | GLEN LYON | 1,376 | $32,955 |
| 17878 | STILLWATER | 1,534 | $74,464 |
| 18603 | BERWICK | 19,147 | $58,309 |
| 18621 | HUNLOCK CREEK | 5,405 | $67,443 |