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Pittston, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18641

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

6,812
602/sq mi
$75,708
Median income
$151,700
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittston pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
602
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18641 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18641 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,812 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 602 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18641 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,708 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,038. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $151,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Luzerne County, letting you compare 18641 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18641

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittston, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18641.

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 18641, 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

6,812

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

602

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18641?

47.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$75,708

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$40,038

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18641 ranks nationally

Pittston, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,708 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,149

Total Housing Units

2,862

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$151,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1951

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18641 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 145
2021 +5.0% 152
2022 +15.0% 175
2023 +10.0% 193
2024 -2.3% 188

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 109 business establishments in ZIP 18641, employing approximately 1,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,968,000.

109

Businesses

1,124

Employees

$54.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 17 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 17 15.6%
Construction 16 14.7%
Retail trade 11 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 6.4%
Wholesale trade 5 4.6%
Finance and insurance 4 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.7%
Manufacturing 3 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18641 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 18641 ranks #7 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 18641 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 18641 ranks #3 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
18518 Old Forge, PA 8,313 2.7 mi
18640 Pittston, PA 17,155 2.7 mi
18642 Duryea, PA 4,345 2.7 mi
18507 Moosic, PA 4,891 2.9 mi
18517 Taylor, PA 5,274 4.1 mi
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 6.4 mi
18505 Scranton, PA 20,586 5.4 mi
18411 Clarks Summit, PA 21,985 8.2 mi
18643 Pittston, PA 12,908 5.9 mi
18503 Scranton, PA 1,182 6.1 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
18640 standard
Pittston, PA
Pop: 17,155
18706 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 16,105

Related Areas

Luzerne County Pittston, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18641 in? ▼
ZIP code 18641 (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 18641? ▼
ZIP code 18641 in Pittston, PA has a population of 6,812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18641? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18641 is $75,708, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18641? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18641 is $151,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18641? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18641 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18641? ▼
ZIP code 18641 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18641? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18641 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18641? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18641 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 18641? ▼
In ZIP code 18641, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 18641? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18641 is 18.2 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 18641? ▼
In ZIP code 18641, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18641? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18641 is 6.2% 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.