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 High-density area
- $63,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18643 (Pittston, PA) rose +26.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.7 in 2023 to 215.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,103. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,500 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $981; owner occupancy is 70.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18643 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 18643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittston, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18643.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18643?
45.1
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
3.5%
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?
$63,125
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$40,103
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18643 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pittston, 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)
$63,125 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
6,401housing units
6,401
Total Housing Units
5,789
Occupied Units
612
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18704
Kingston (18704)
31,206 residents
- 18705
Wilkes Barre (18705)
14,806 residents
- 18643
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
- 18642 4,345
Duryea (18642)
4,345 residents
- 18709 2,903
Luzerne (18709)
2,903 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18643 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18517
Taylor (18517)
$77,120 median income
- 18615
Falls (18615)
$76,184 median income
- 18641
Pittston (18641)
$75,708 median income
- 18518
Old Forge (18518)
$71,812 median income
- 18644
Wyoming (18644)
$70,026 median income
- 18704
Kingston (18704)
$64,444 median income
- 18643
Pittston (18643)
$63,125 median income
- 18642
Duryea (18642)
$61,250 median income
- 18705
Wilkes Barre (18705)
$59,344 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18643, 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 (12,908 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 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.
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