Harveys Lake, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18618
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,793
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $244,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harveys Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18618 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18618 covers 45.8 square miles in Harveys Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,793 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18618 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,500 (7% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,500. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $244,300 (7% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,381; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18618 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 18618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harveys Lake, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18618.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 18618, Harveys Lake, 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
3,793
Population
45.8
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18618?
50.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.5%
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?
$83,500
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$57,500
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18618 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Harveys Lake, 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)
$83,500 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
2,086housing units
2,086
Total Housing Units
1,566
Occupied Units
520
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,300
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,381
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 18618, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,136,000.
51
Businesses
281
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.9% |
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 18618 vs 18612 →
ZIP 18618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18704
Kingston (18704)
31,206 residents
- 18612
Dallas (18612)
18,051 residents
- 18651 8,880
Plymouth (18651)
8,880 residents
- 18708 8,817
Shavertown (18708)
8,817 residents
- 18621 6,248
Hunlock Creek (18621)
6,248 residents
- 18618 3,793
Harveys Lake (18618)
3,793 residents
- 18701 3,447
Wilkes Barre (18701)
3,447 residents
- 18709 2,903
Luzerne (18709)
2,903 residents
- 18629 1,801
Mehoopany (18629)
1,801 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18618 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18708
Shavertown (18708)
$98,545 median income
- 18612
Dallas (18612)
$93,750 median income
- 18618
Harveys Lake (18618)
$83,500 median income
- 18621
Hunlock Creek (18621)
$71,964 median income
- 18704
Kingston (18704)
$64,444 median income
- 18629
Mehoopany (18629)
$59,464 median income
- 18636
Noxen (18636)
$57,132 median income
- 18709
Luzerne (18709)
$42,135 median income
- 18651
Plymouth (18651)
$41,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18618 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18612 | Dallas, PA | 18,051 | 3.2 mi |
| 18636 | Noxen, PA | 1,438 | 3.8 mi |
| 18708 | Shavertown, PA | 8,817 | 6.6 mi |
| 18621 | Hunlock Creek, PA | 6,248 | 8.9 mi |
| 18651 | Plymouth, PA | 8,880 | 9.6 mi |
| 18709 | Luzerne, PA | 2,903 | 9.5 mi |
| 18704 | Kingston, PA | 31,206 | 9.9 mi |
| 18629 | Mehoopany, PA | 1,801 | 10.9 mi |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 3,447 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18618, 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 (3,793 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 18618 in?
ZIP code 18618 (Harveys Lake) 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 18618?
ZIP code 18618 in Harveys Lake, PA has a population of 3,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18618?
The median household income in ZIP 18618 is $83,500, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18618?
The median home value in ZIP 18618 is $244,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18618 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18618?
ZIP code 18618 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18618 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Construction (7), Retail trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18618?
In ZIP code 18618, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 18618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18618 is 35.5 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 18618?
In ZIP code 18618, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18618 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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