PlainZIP

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
$47,802
Median income
$153,200
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $22,114. Local economic indicators show a 24.4% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $153,200 (33% below the state average), median rent at $1,090 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 18201 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Luzerne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 18201?

38.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

36.6%

Foreign-Born

White 38.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%

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

$22,114

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18201 ranks nationally

Hazleton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,802 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,317

Total Housing Units

12,294

Occupied Units

1,023

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$153,200

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Luzerne County

18702 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 40,295
18704 standard
Kingston, PA
Pop: 31,206
18612 standard
Dallas, PA
Pop: 18,051
18640 standard
Pittston, PA
Pop: 17,155
18706 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 16,105
18707 standard
Mountain Top, PA
Pop: 15,557

Related Areas

Luzerne County Hazleton, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.