18709 ZIP Code – Luzerne, Pennsylvania
18709 is a ZIP code serving Luzerne, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County with a population of approximately 2,885 residents. The median household income is $39,183 — well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. The median home value of $103,700 is well below the national average, with 58.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $728 is below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.9%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 26.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 45.8, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 18704, 18705, 18701.
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ZIP 18709 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18709 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,885 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $103k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $728 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18704 – Kingston
- 18705 – Wilkes Barre
- 18701 – Wilkes Barre
- 18644 – Wyoming
- 18708 – Shavertown
- 18651 – Plymouth
- 18706 – Wilkes Barre
- 18612 – Dallas
- 18643 – Pittston
- 18627 – Lehman
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18704 | KINGSTON | 30,973 | $59,867 |
| 18705 | WILKES BARRE | 15,387 | $57,152 |
| 18701 | WILKES BARRE | 3,710 | $30,821 |
| 18644 | WYOMING | 7,506 | $73,750 |
| 18708 | SHAVERTOWN | 8,863 | $78,807 |