PlainZIP

Pittston, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18643

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

12,908
262/sq mi
$63,125
Median income
$174,500
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
262
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18643 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18643 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,908 residents across 49.2 square miles, a density of 262 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18643 reports a modest median household income of $63,125 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,103. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $174,500 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $981 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18643, plus 6 more within Luzerne County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 18643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittston, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18643.

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 18643, 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

12,908

Population

49.2

Area (sq mi)

262

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18643?

45.1

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$63,125

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$40,103

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18643 ranks nationally

Pittston, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,125 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,401

Total Housing Units

5,789

Occupied Units

612

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$174,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$981

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

+26.2%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18643 have increased 26.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 132
2021 +12.6% 149
2022 +17.5% 174
2023 -2.1% 171
2024 +26.2% 215

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 190 business establishments in ZIP 18643, employing approximately 2,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,837,000.

190

Businesses

2,791

Employees

$131.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.9%
Construction 14 7.4%
Wholesale trade 12 6.3%
Manufacturing 11 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.7%
Finance and insurance 7 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.7%
Educational services 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 18643 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 18643 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 18643 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 18643 ranks #7 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
18653 Ransom, PA 132 2.0 mi
18642 Duryea, PA 4,345 3.2 mi
18644 Wyoming, PA 7,546 3.3 mi
18705 Wilkes Barre, PA 14,806 6.6 mi
18518 Old Forge, PA 8,313 5.0 mi
18615 Falls, PA 1,867 6.7 mi
18641 Pittston, PA 6,812 5.9 mi
18709 Luzerne, PA 2,903 6.4 mi
18704 Kingston, PA 31,206 6.9 mi
18517 Taylor, PA 5,274 6.6 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 18643 in? ▼
ZIP code 18643 (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 18643? ▼
ZIP code 18643 in Pittston, PA has a population of 12,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18643? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18643 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18643? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18643 is $174,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18643? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18643 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18643? ▼
ZIP code 18643 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 2,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18643? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18643 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18643? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18643 increased by 26.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 18643? ▼
In ZIP code 18643, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 18643? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18643 is 22.4 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 18643? ▼
In ZIP code 18643, 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 18643? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18643 is 11.1% 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.