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Pittston, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18640

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

17,155
234/sq mi
$60,862
Median income
$147,500
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
234
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18640 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18640 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,155 residents across 73.4 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18640 reports a modest median household income of $60,862 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,788. Poverty here runs at 12.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $147,500 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $959 monthly, and 58.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 18640 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Luzerne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittston, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18640.

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 18640, Pittston, 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

17,155

Population

73.4

Area (sq mi)

234

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18640?

40.6

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$60,862

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$35,788

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18640 ranks nationally

Pittston, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,862 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,125

Total Housing Units

7,479

Occupied Units

646

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$147,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1961

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18640 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 128
2021 +13.2% 145
2022 +12.0% 163
2023 +16.5% 190
2024 +4.4% 198

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 568 business establishments in ZIP 18640, employing approximately 17,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $867,206,000.

568

Businesses

17,048

Employees

$867.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 74 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing 73 12.8%
Retail trade 67 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 51 9.0%
Wholesale trade 49 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 48 8.4%
Construction 42 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.4%
Manufacturing 28 4.9%
Finance and insurance 27 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.9%
Information 17 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.7%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 18640 vs 18641 →

ZIP 18640 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 18640 ranks #3 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 18640 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 18640 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
18641 Pittston, PA 6,812 2.7 mi
18518 Old Forge, PA 8,313 5.4 mi
18642 Duryea, PA 4,345 4.4 mi
18702 Wilkes Barre, PA 40,295 5.6 mi
18507 Moosic, PA 4,891 5.1 mi
18517 Taylor, PA 5,274 6.9 mi
18602 Bear Creek, PA 257 7.6 mi
18705 Wilkes Barre, PA 14,806 5.6 mi
18643 Pittston, PA 12,908 6.9 mi
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 9.1 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
18706 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 16,105
18707 standard
Mountain Top, PA
Pop: 15,557

Related Areas

Luzerne County Pittston, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18640 in? ▼
ZIP code 18640 (Pittston) 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 18640? ▼
ZIP code 18640 in Pittston, PA has a population of 17,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18640? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18640 is $60,862, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18640? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18640 is $147,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18640? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18640 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18640? ▼
ZIP code 18640 has 568 business establishments employing approximately 17,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18640? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18640 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Transportation and warehousing (73), Retail trade (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18640? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18640 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 18640? ▼
In ZIP code 18640, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 18640? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18640 is 22.7 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 18640? ▼
In ZIP code 18640, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18640? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18640 is 12.8% 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.