Hazleton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18201
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,516
- 493/sq mi High-density area
- $47,802
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hazleton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 493
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18201 (Hazleton, PA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.6 in 2023 to 271.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 27,516 residents across 55.8 square miles, a density of 493 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18201 reports a modest median household income of $47,802 (39% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,114. The poverty rate is 24.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,200 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,090; owner occupancy is 53.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 18201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazleton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18201.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Construction 41
Construction
41 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18201, Hazleton, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,516
Population
55.8
Area (sq mi)
493
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18201?
38.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
36.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$47,802
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$22,114
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18201 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hazleton, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,802 7th percentile higher than 7% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,317housing units
13,317
Total Housing Units
12,294
Occupied Units
1,023
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,200
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,090
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18201 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.2% | 158 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 181 |
| 2022 | +28.3% | 233 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 260 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 271 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 625 business establishments in ZIP 18201, employing approximately 9,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $432,946,000.
625
Businesses
9,120
Employees
$432.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 124 | 19.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 41 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.4% |
| Information | 13 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 18201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18201
Hazleton (18201)
27,516 residents
- 18202
Hazleton (18202)
12,083 residents
- 18216 1,067
Beaver Meadows (18216)
1,067 residents
- 18254 871
Tresckow (18254)
871 residents
- 18231 535
Kelayres (18231)
535 residents
- 18234 401
Lattimer Mines (18234)
401 residents
- 18221 389
Drifton (18221)
389 residents
- 18239 232
Milnesville (18239)
232 residents
- 18230 132
Junedale (18230)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18254
Tresckow (18254)
$87,813 median income
- 18221
Drifton (18221)
$71,250 median income
- 18202
Hazleton (18202)
$55,153 median income
- 18231
Kelayres (18231)
$49,539 median income
- 18216
Beaver Meadows (18216)
$49,350 median income
- 18201
Hazleton (18201)
$47,802 median income
- 18234 $30,949
Lattimer Mines (18234)
$30,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18201 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18223 | Ebervale, PA | 115 | 2.3 mi |
| 18254 | Tresckow, PA | 871 | 2.3 mi |
| 18225 | Harleigh, PA | 114 | 2.4 mi |
| 18230 | Junedale, PA | 132 | 2.2 mi |
| 18234 | Lattimer Mines, PA | 401 | 3.0 mi |
| 18239 | Milnesville, PA | 232 | 3.0 mi |
| 18216 | Beaver Meadows, PA | 1,067 | 3.3 mi |
| 18221 | Drifton, PA | 389 | 4.2 mi |
| 18202 | Hazleton, PA | 12,083 | 4.7 mi |
| 18231 | Kelayres, PA | 535 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18201, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,516 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18201 in?
ZIP code 18201 (Hazleton) is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Luzerne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/luzerne-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18201?
ZIP code 18201 in Hazleton, PA has a population of 27,516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18201?
The median household income in ZIP 18201 is $47,802, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18201?
The median home value in ZIP 18201 is $153,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18201 is White at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18201?
ZIP code 18201 has 625 business establishments employing approximately 9,120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18201 are: Retail trade (124), Health care and social assistance (98), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18201 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18201?
In ZIP code 18201, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18201 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18201?
In ZIP code 18201, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18201 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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