PlainZIP

Hazleton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18202

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,083
143/sq mi
$55,153
Median income
$212,000
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hazleton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
143
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,083 residents across 84.6 square miles, a density of 143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18202 reports a modest median household income of $55,153 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,938. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $212,000 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,125 monthly, and 72.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18202, plus 6 more within Luzerne County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 18202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazleton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18202.

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 18202, 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

12,083

Population

84.6

Area (sq mi)

143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18202?

42.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

22.6%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%

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?

$55,153

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,938

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18202 ranks nationally

Hazleton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,153 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,154

Total Housing Units

5,363

Occupied Units

791

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$212,000

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1967

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18202 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.5% 151
2021 +9.6% 165
2022 +17.3% 194
2023 +26.4% 245
2024 -1.5% 241

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 474 business establishments in ZIP 18202, employing approximately 17,984 people with a combined annual payroll of $934,934,000.

474

Businesses

17,984

Employees

$934.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 81 17.1%
Retail trade 76 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 49 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 46 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 40 8.4%
Manufacturing 34 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.9%
Wholesale trade 24 5.1%
Finance and insurance 23 4.8%
Construction 22 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.5%
Information 8 1.7%
Educational services 3 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 18202 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 18202 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18202 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 18202 ranks #5 of 8 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
18219 Conyngham, PA 1,436 2.8 mi
18231 Kelayres, PA 535 3.8 mi
18251 Sybertsville, PA 46 4.2 mi
18201 Hazleton, PA 27,516 4.7 mi
18239 Milnesville, PA 232 4.2 mi
18241 Nuremberg, PA 646 5.2 mi
18225 Harleigh, PA 114 4.5 mi
18256 Weston, PA 359 5.3 mi
18245 Quakake, PA 348 6.8 mi
18249 Sugarloaf, PA 4,129 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Luzerne County

18702 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 40,295
18704 standard
Kingston, PA
Pop: 31,206
18201 standard
Hazleton, PA
Pop: 27,516
18612 standard
Dallas, PA
Pop: 18,051
18640 standard
Pittston, PA
Pop: 17,155
18706 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 16,105

Related Areas

Luzerne County Hazleton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18202 in? ▼
ZIP code 18202 (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 18202? ▼
ZIP code 18202 in Hazleton, PA has a population of 12,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18202 is $55,153, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18202 is $212,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18202 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18202? ▼
ZIP code 18202 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 17,984 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18202 are: Health care and social assistance (81), Retail trade (76), Accommodation and food services (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18202 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 18202? ▼
In ZIP code 18202, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 18202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18202 is 22.6 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 18202? ▼
In ZIP code 18202, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18202 is 22.4% 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.