Freeland, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18224
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,017
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $69,620
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freeland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18224 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 18224 (Freeland, PA) rose +33.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeland, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,017 residents across 41.3 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18224 reports a modest median household income of $69,620 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,533. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,400 (43% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $986; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18224 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 18224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeland, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18224.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 18224, Freeland, 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
6,017
Population
41.3
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18224?
42.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.1%
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?
$69,620
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$32,533
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18224 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Freeland, 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)
$69,620 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
3,020housing units
3,020
Total Housing Units
2,672
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,400
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$986
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 18224, employing approximately 910 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,211,000.
81
Businesses
910
Employees
$41.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.7% |
| Information | 3 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18224 vs 18221 →
ZIP 18224 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
- 18222 9,020
Drums (18222)
9,020 residents
- 18224 6,017
Freeland (18224)
6,017 residents
- 18255 4,337
Weatherly (18255)
4,337 residents
- 18216 1,067
Beaver Meadows (18216)
1,067 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 18224 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18222
Drums (18222)
$108,581 median income
- 18221
Drifton (18221)
$71,250 median income
- 18224
Freeland (18224)
$69,620 median income
- 18255
Weatherly (18255)
$69,034 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 18224 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18221 | Drifton, PA | 389 | 2.4 mi |
| 18216 | Beaver Meadows, PA | 1,067 | 5.6 mi |
| 18223 | Ebervale, PA | 115 | 4.6 mi |
| 18234 | Lattimer Mines, PA | 401 | 4.9 mi |
| 18225 | Harleigh, PA | 114 | 5.6 mi |
| 18222 | Drums, PA | 9,020 | 6.4 mi |
| 18255 | Weatherly, PA | 4,337 | 6.7 mi |
| 18239 | Milnesville, PA | 232 | 5.9 mi |
| 18201 | Hazleton, PA | 27,516 | 6.5 mi |
| 18230 | Junedale, PA | 132 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18224, 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 (6,017 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 18224 in?
ZIP code 18224 (Freeland) 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 18224?
ZIP code 18224 in Freeland, PA has a population of 6,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18224?
The median household income in ZIP 18224 is $69,620, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18224?
The median home value in ZIP 18224 is $130,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18224 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18224?
ZIP code 18224 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 910 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18224 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18224?
In ZIP code 18224, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 18224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18224 is 24.9 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 18224?
In ZIP code 18224, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18224 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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