PlainZIP

Nanticoke, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18634

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

13,569
353/sq mi
$61,439
Median income
$111,700
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nanticoke pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
353
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18634 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,569 residents across 38.4 square miles, a density of 353 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18634 reports a modest median household income of $61,439 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,111. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $111,700 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $822 monthly, and 60.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18634, 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 18634

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nanticoke, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18634.

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 18634, Nanticoke, 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

13,569

Population

38.4

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18634?

41.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$61,439

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$32,111

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18634 ranks nationally

Nanticoke, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,439 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,592

Total Housing Units

5,796

Occupied Units

796

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$111,700

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1947

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

+36.4%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18634 have increased 36.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.3% 141
2021 +14.0% 161
2022 +18.2% 190
2023 +9.2% 207
2024 +36.4% 283

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 18634, employing approximately 1,610 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,407,000.

175

Businesses

1,610

Employees

$61.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 28 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 21 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.0%
Construction 19 10.9%
Finance and insurance 12 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Manufacturing 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.7%

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 18634 vs 18617 →

ZIP 18634 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 18634 ranks #4 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 18634 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 18634 ranks #6 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
18617 Glen Lyon, PA 1,924 3.1 mi
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 5.1 mi
18706 Wilkes Barre, PA 16,105 5.8 mi
18660 Wapwallopen, PA 3,702 6.3 mi
18621 Hunlock Creek, PA 6,248 5.8 mi
18707 Mountain Top, PA 15,557 6.3 mi
18708 Shavertown, PA 8,817 7.8 mi
18701 Wilkes Barre, PA 3,447 8.0 mi
18704 Kingston, PA 31,206 8.9 mi
18709 Luzerne, PA 2,903 9.3 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 Nanticoke, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18634 in? ▼
ZIP code 18634 (Nanticoke) 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 18634? ▼
ZIP code 18634 in Nanticoke, PA has a population of 13,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18634? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18634 is $61,439, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18634? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18634 is $111,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18634? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18634 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18634? ▼
ZIP code 18634 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,610 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18634? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18634 are: Retail trade (34), Health care and social assistance (28), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18634? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18634 increased by 36.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 18634? ▼
In ZIP code 18634, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 18634? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18634 is 22.3 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 18634? ▼
In ZIP code 18634, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18634? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18634 is 18.9% 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.