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Glen Lyon, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18617

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

1,924
123/sq mi
$52,527
Median income
$83,400
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Lyon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18617 covers 15.7 square miles in Glen Lyon, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,924 residents on file, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18617 reports a modest median household income of $52,527 (33% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,499. Local economic indicators show a 14.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $83,400 for a typical home value (63% below the state average), with rent averaging $800 a month; 64.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Luzerne County, so you can benchmark 18617 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 18617, Glen Lyon, 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

1,924

Population

15.7

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18617?

42.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 5.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$52,527

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$37,499

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18617 ranks nationally

Glen Lyon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,527 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,008

Total Housing Units

921

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$83,400

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 18617, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $430,000.

7

Businesses

21

Employees

$430K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%

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 18617 vs 18634 →

ZIP 18617 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 18617 ranks #9 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 18617 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 18617 ranks #8 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
18634 Nanticoke, PA 13,569 3.1 mi
18660 Wapwallopen, PA 3,702 4.7 mi
18621 Hunlock Creek, PA 6,248 5.8 mi
18655 Shickshinny, PA 6,278 6.3 mi
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 8.0 mi
18222 Drums, PA 9,020 10.2 mi
18708 Shavertown, PA 8,817 10.3 mi
18635 Nescopeck, PA 3,881 11.7 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 Glen Lyon, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18617 in? ▼
ZIP code 18617 (Glen Lyon) 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 18617? ▼
ZIP code 18617 in Glen Lyon, PA has a population of 1,924 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18617 is $52,527, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18617 is $83,400, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18617 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18617? ▼
ZIP code 18617 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18617? ▼
In ZIP code 18617, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18617? ▼
In ZIP code 18617, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18617 is 14.5% 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.