PlainZIP

Duryea, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18642

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

4,345
309/sq mi
$61,250
Median income
$158,700
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
309
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18642 covers 14.0 square miles in Duryea, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,345 residents on file, a density of 309 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18642 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,851. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.8%. Housing costs here run $158,700 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,187 a month; 69.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Luzerne County, letting you compare 18642 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 18642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duryea, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18642.

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 18642, Duryea, 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

4,345

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

309

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18642?

39.1

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%

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?

$61,250

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,851

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18642 ranks nationally

Duryea, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,113

Total Housing Units

1,955

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$158,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,187

Median Rent

1952

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18642 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.8% 134
2021 +9.4% 147
2022 +12.8% 166
2023 +6.3% 177
2024 +8.1% 191

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 18642, employing approximately 1,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,532,000.

61

Businesses

1,694

Employees

$118.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 19.7%
Retail trade 11 18.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 11.5%
Construction 5 8.2%
Manufacturing 5 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.2%
Wholesale trade 3 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.9%

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 18642 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 18642 ranks #0 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 18642 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 18642 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
18518 Old Forge, PA 8,313 2.4 mi
18641 Pittston, PA 6,812 2.7 mi
18643 Pittston, PA 12,908 3.2 mi
18653 Ransom, PA 132 3.6 mi
18640 Pittston, PA 17,155 4.4 mi
18507 Moosic, PA 4,891 5.0 mi
18517 Taylor, PA 5,274 4.3 mi
18644 Wyoming, PA 7,546 5.5 mi
18411 Clarks Summit, PA 21,985 7.1 mi
18702 Wilkes Barre, PA 40,295 9.2 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 Duryea, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18642 in? ▼
ZIP code 18642 (Duryea) 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 18642? ▼
ZIP code 18642 in Duryea, PA has a population of 4,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18642? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18642 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18642? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18642 is $158,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18642? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18642 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18642? ▼
ZIP code 18642 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 1,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18642? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18642 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18642? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18642 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 18642? ▼
In ZIP code 18642, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18642? ▼
In ZIP code 18642, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18642? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18642 is 24.9% 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.