ZIP Code 18644
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Wyoming · Luzerne County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,546
- Median income
- $70,026
- Median home value
- $179,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.8%
- Land area
- 42.5 sq mi
178/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.6
New York
ZIP code 18644 in Wyoming, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,546. The median household income is $70,026, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $179,200, 36% below the US average. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18644 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.5 square miles in Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,546 residents, producing a population density of 178 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18644 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18644 sits at $70,026 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,359. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $179,200 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $922 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18644 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Luzerne County, so you can benchmark 18644 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18644.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18644, Wyoming, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,546
Population
42.5
Area (sq mi)
178
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18644?
50.6
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.7%
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?
$70,026
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$49,359
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,836
Total Housing Units
3,603
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$922
Median Rent
1956
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
+18.9%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18644 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 174 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 194 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 200 |
| 2024 | +18.9% | 238 |
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 172 business establishments in ZIP 18644, employing approximately 2,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,347,000.
172
Businesses
2,072
Employees
$79.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 18644 vs 18709 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18709 | Luzerne, PA | 2,903 | 3.3 mi |
| 18704 | Kingston, PA | 31,206 | 3.9 mi |
| 18643 | Pittston, PA | 12,908 | 3.3 mi |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 3,447 | 6.1 mi |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 14,806 | 4.5 mi |
| 18653 | Ransom, PA | 132 | 5.1 mi |
| 18612 | Dallas, PA | 18,051 | 5.6 mi |
| 18708 | Shavertown, PA | 8,817 | 5.2 mi |
| 18642 | Duryea, PA | 4,345 | 5.5 mi |
| 18615 | Falls, PA | 1,867 | 9.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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