Nescopeck, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18635
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,881
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,480
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nescopeck pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18635 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18635 covers 99.0 square miles in Nescopeck, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,881 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18635 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,480 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,155. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,800 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $896; 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18635 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 18635
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nescopeck, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18635.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 18635, Nescopeck, 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
3,881
Population
99.0
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18635?
45.3
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.6%
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?
$73,480
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,155
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18635 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Nescopeck, 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)
$73,480 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,787housing units
1,787
Total Housing Units
1,604
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 18635, employing approximately 347 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,503,000.
58
Businesses
347
Employees
$17.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 19.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.2% |
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 18635 vs 18246 →
ZIP 18635 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18603
Berwick (18603)
19,320 residents
- 18249 4,129
Sugarloaf (18249)
4,129 residents
- 18635 3,881
Nescopeck (18635)
3,881 residents
- 18219 1,436
Conyngham (18219)
1,436 residents
- 18631 1,286
Mifflinville (18631)
1,286 residents
- 17985 1,226
Zion Grove (17985)
1,226 residents
- 18241 646
Nuremberg (18241)
646 residents
- 18256 359
Weston (18256)
359 residents
- 18242 235
Oneida (18242)
235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18635 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18635 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18242
Oneida (18242)
$165,720 median income
- 18246
Rock Glen (18246)
$112,250 median income
- 18249
Sugarloaf (18249)
$97,593 median income
- 18241
Nuremberg (18241)
$83,750 median income
- 18635
Nescopeck (18635)
$73,480 median income
- 17985
Zion Grove (17985)
$71,979 median income
- 18603 $60,352
Berwick (18603)
$60,352 median income
- 18256 $57,750
Weston (18256)
$57,750 median income
- 18219 $52,566
Conyngham (18219)
$52,566 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18635 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18246 | Rock Glen, PA | 143 | 5.1 mi |
| 18603 | Berwick, PA | 19,320 | 4.4 mi |
| 18631 | Mifflinville, PA | 1,286 | 5.3 mi |
| 18249 | Sugarloaf, PA | 4,129 | 5.1 mi |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 1,226 | 8.1 mi |
| 18241 | Nuremberg, PA | 646 | 6.6 mi |
| 18256 | Weston, PA | 359 | 6.8 mi |
| 18251 | Sybertsville, PA | 46 | 6.7 mi |
| 18219 | Conyngham, PA | 1,436 | 8.0 mi |
| 18242 | Oneida, PA | 235 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18635, 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 (3,881 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 18635 in?
ZIP code 18635 (Nescopeck) 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 18635?
ZIP code 18635 in Nescopeck, PA has a population of 3,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18635?
The median household income in ZIP 18635 is $73,480, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18635?
The median home value in ZIP 18635 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18635?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18635 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18635?
ZIP code 18635 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18635?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18635 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18635?
In ZIP code 18635, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 18635?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18635 is 26.8 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 18635?
In ZIP code 18635, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18635?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18635 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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