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 High-density area
- $61,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Duryea pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18642 (Duryea, PA) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.5 in 2023 to 190.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,851. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,700 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,187; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18642 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 18642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duryea, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18642.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18642?
39.1
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
9.2%
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?
$61,250
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,851
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18642 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Duryea, 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)
$61,250 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
2,113housing units
2,113
Total Housing Units
1,955
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18642 vs 18518 →
ZIP 18642 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18702
Wilkes Barre (18702)
40,295 residents
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
21,985 residents
- 18640
Pittston (18640)
17,155 residents
- 18643 12,908
Pittston (18643)
12,908 residents
- 18518 8,313
Old Forge (18518)
8,313 residents
- 18644 7,546
Wyoming (18644)
7,546 residents
- 18641 6,812
Pittston (18641)
6,812 residents
- 18517 5,274
Taylor (18517)
5,274 residents
- 18507 4,891
Moosic (18507)
4,891 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18642 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18642 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
$98,824 median income
- 18517
Taylor (18517)
$77,120 median income
- 18641
Pittston (18641)
$75,708 median income
- 18507
Moosic (18507)
$75,395 median income
- 18518
Old Forge (18518)
$71,812 median income
- 18644
Wyoming (18644)
$70,026 median income
- 18643
Pittston (18643)
$63,125 median income
- 18642
Duryea (18642)
$61,250 median income
- 18640
Pittston (18640)
$60,862 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18642, 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 (4,345 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 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.
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