18708 ZIP Code – Shavertown, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18708 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Shavertown, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County with a population of approximately 8,863 residents. The median household income is $78,807 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. At $218,600, median home values run below the national average, with 86.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,076, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 4.5%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 50.0%, well above the national average. At 47.3, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 18709, 18651, 18627.
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ZIP 18708 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18708 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,863 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $218k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,076 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.0% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18709 – Luzerne
- 18651 – Plymouth
- 18627 – Lehman
- 18704 – Kingston
- 18612 – Dallas
- 18644 – Wyoming
- 18701 – Wilkes Barre
- 18705 – Wilkes Barre
- 18618 – Harveys Lake
- 18706 – Wilkes Barre
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18709 | LUZERNE | 2,885 | $39,183 |
| 18651 | PLYMOUTH | 8,704 | $46,554 |
| 18627 | LEHMAN | Not provided | Not provided |
| 18704 | KINGSTON | 30,973 | $59,867 |
| 18612 | DALLAS | 18,033 | $95,932 |