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Drums, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18222

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

9,020
93/sq mi
$108,581
Median income
$241,000
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drums pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
93
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Drums, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,020 residents across 97.3 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,581 (39% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,410. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $241,000 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,610 a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18222, 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 18222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drums, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18222.

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 18222, Drums, 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

9,020

Population

97.3

Area (sq mi)

93

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18222?

44.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$108,581

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$45,410

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18222 ranks nationally

Drums, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,581 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,844

Total Housing Units

3,500

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$241,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,610

Median Rent

1992

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18222 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 156
2021 +10.3% 173
2022 +18.9% 205
2023 +0.5% 206
2024 +6.5% 220

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 160 business establishments in ZIP 18222, employing approximately 1,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,914,000.

160

Businesses

1,668

Employees

$64.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 25 15.6%
Construction 21 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 20 12.5%
Retail trade 19 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.9%
Wholesale trade 7 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.1%
Manufacturing 4 2.5%
Finance and insurance 4 2.5%

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 18222 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 18222 ranks #3 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 18222 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 18222 ranks the highest 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
18239 Milnesville, PA 232 3.4 mi
18234 Lattimer Mines, PA 401 3.5 mi
18225 Harleigh, PA 114 4.0 mi
18219 Conyngham, PA 1,436 4.3 mi
18223 Ebervale, PA 115 4.5 mi
18251 Sybertsville, PA 46 4.4 mi
18221 Drifton, PA 389 4.9 mi
18202 Hazleton, PA 12,083 6.3 mi
18201 Hazleton, PA 27,516 6.4 mi
18660 Wapwallopen, PA 3,702 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Luzerne County

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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 Drums, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18222 in? ▼
ZIP code 18222 (Drums) 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 18222? ▼
ZIP code 18222 in Drums, PA has a population of 9,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18222 is $108,581, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18222 is $241,000, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18222 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18222? ▼
ZIP code 18222 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 1,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18222 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Construction (21), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18222 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 18222? ▼
In ZIP code 18222, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 18222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18222 is 25.8 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 18222? ▼
In ZIP code 18222, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18222 is 6.3% 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.