ZIP Code 18621

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Hunlock Creek · Luzerne County · Pennsylvania

Population
6,248

54/sq mi

Median income
$71,964

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$186,100

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.4%

Median age 50.7

Land area
115.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18621 in Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,248. The median household income is $71,964, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $186,100, 33% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.1 square miles in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,248 residents, producing a population density of 54 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18621 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18621 sits at $71,964 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,537. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $186,100 (18% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Luzerne County, so you can benchmark 18621 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 18621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18621.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18621, Hunlock Creek, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,248

Population

115.1

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18621?

50.7

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$71,964

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$44,537

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,290

Total Housing Units

1,972

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$186,100

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 18621, employing approximately 491 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,939,000.

75

Businesses

491

Employees

$25.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 25.3%
Retail trade 12 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.0%

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 18621 vs 18617 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18617 Glen Lyon, PA 1,924 5.8 mi
18634 Nanticoke, PA 13,569 5.8 mi
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 6.8 mi
18636 Noxen, PA 1,438 10.3 mi
18708 Shavertown, PA 8,817 7.2 mi
18655 Shickshinny, PA 6,278 7.3 mi
18660 Wapwallopen, PA 3,702 10.4 mi
18618 Harveys Lake, PA 3,793 8.9 mi
18656 Sweet Valley, PA 2,195 7.7 mi
18612 Dallas, PA 18,051 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18621 in?
ZIP code 18621 (Hunlock Creek) 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 18621?
ZIP code 18621 in Hunlock Creek, PA has a population of 6,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18621?
The median household income in ZIP 18621 is $71,964, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18621?
The median home value in ZIP 18621 is $186,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18621?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18621 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18621?
ZIP code 18621 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18621?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18621 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18621?
In ZIP code 18621, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 18621?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18621 is 32.9 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 18621?
In ZIP code 18621, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18621?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18621 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hunlock Creek, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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