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ZIP Code 18612

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

18,051
129/sq mi
$93,750
Median income
$259,300
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,051 residents across 139.6 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,750 (20% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,551. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $259,300 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18612, 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 18612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18612.

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 18612, Dallas, 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

18,051

Population

139.6

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18612?

42.3

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$93,750

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$41,551

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18612 ranks nationally

Dallas, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,750 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,483

Total Housing Units

5,990

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$259,300

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18612 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 153
2021 +8.3% 166
2022 +14.3% 190
2023 +7.2% 203
2024 +4.3% 212

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 378 business establishments in ZIP 18612, employing approximately 5,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,983,000.

378

Businesses

5,146

Employees

$199.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 54 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 51 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 48 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 45 11.9%
Construction 34 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 8.2%
Finance and insurance 25 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.6%
Wholesale trade 14 3.7%
Information 10 2.6%
Manufacturing 9 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.1%

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 18612 vs 18708 →

ZIP 18612 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 18612 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 18612 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 18612 ranks #2 of 9 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
18708 Shavertown, PA 8,817 3.9 mi
18618 Harveys Lake, PA 3,793 3.2 mi
18644 Wyoming, PA 7,546 5.6 mi
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 7.1 mi
18709 Luzerne, PA 2,903 6.3 mi
18704 Kingston, PA 31,206 6.8 mi
18643 Pittston, PA 12,908 7.7 mi
18636 Noxen, PA 1,438 7.0 mi
18701 Wilkes Barre, PA 3,447 8.9 mi
18621 Hunlock Creek, PA 6,248 8.7 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
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 Dallas, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18612 in? ▼
ZIP code 18612 (Dallas) 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 18612? ▼
ZIP code 18612 in Dallas, PA has a population of 18,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18612 is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18612 is $259,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18612 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18612? ▼
ZIP code 18612 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 5,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18612 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (51), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18612 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 18612? ▼
In ZIP code 18612, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 18612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18612 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18612? ▼
In ZIP code 18612, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18612 is 10.7% 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.