Plymouth, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18651
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,880
- 284/sq mi High-density area
- $41,990
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plymouth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 284
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18651 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 18651 (Plymouth, PA) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.8 in 2023 to 227.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18651 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,880 residents across 31.3 square miles, a density of 284 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18651 reports a modest median household income of $41,990 (46% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,955. The poverty rate is 20.6%, 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 $97,600 (57% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $951; owner occupancy is 56.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18651 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 18651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18651.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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 18651, Plymouth, 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
8,880
Population
31.3
Area (sq mi)
284
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18651?
40.1
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
5.5%
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?
$41,990
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$28,955
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18651 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Plymouth, 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)
$41,990 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
4,286housing units
4,286
Total Housing Units
3,514
Occupied Units
772
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,600
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$951
Median Rent
1943
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18651 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 166 |
| 2022 | +1.8% | 169 |
| 2023 | +30.1% | 220 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 228 |
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 104 business establishments in ZIP 18651, employing approximately 1,088 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,919,000.
104
Businesses
1,088
Employees
$49.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 24.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.9% |
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 18651 vs 18708 →
ZIP 18651 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
- 18612
Dallas (18612)
18,051 residents
- 18706
Wilkes Barre (18706)
16,105 residents
- 18707
Mountain Top (18707)
15,557 residents
- 18705
Wilkes Barre (18705)
14,806 residents
- 18634
Nanticoke (18634)
13,569 residents
- 18651 8,880
Plymouth (18651)
8,880 residents
- 18708 8,817
Shavertown (18708)
8,817 residents
- 18621 6,248
Hunlock Creek (18621)
6,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18651 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18707
Mountain Top (18707)
$109,567 median income
- 18708
Shavertown (18708)
$98,545 median income
- 18612
Dallas (18612)
$93,750 median income
- 18621
Hunlock Creek (18621)
$71,964 median income
- 18704
Kingston (18704)
$64,444 median income
- 18634
Nanticoke (18634)
$61,439 median income
- 18705
Wilkes Barre (18705)
$59,344 median income
- 18706
Wilkes Barre (18706)
$58,558 median income
- 18709 $42,135
Luzerne (18709)
$42,135 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18651 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18708 | Shavertown, PA | 8,817 | 3.2 mi |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 3,447 | 4.0 mi |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 16,105 | 4.0 mi |
| 18704 | Kingston, PA | 31,206 | 4.0 mi |
| 18709 | Luzerne, PA | 2,903 | 4.3 mi |
| 18634 | Nanticoke, PA | 13,569 | 5.1 mi |
| 18612 | Dallas, PA | 18,051 | 7.1 mi |
| 18621 | Hunlock Creek, PA | 6,248 | 6.8 mi |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 14,806 | 6.4 mi |
| 18707 | Mountain Top, PA | 15,557 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18651, 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 (8,880 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 18651 in?
ZIP code 18651 (Plymouth) 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 18651?
ZIP code 18651 in Plymouth, PA has a population of 8,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18651?
The median household income in ZIP 18651 is $41,990, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18651?
The median home value in ZIP 18651 is $97,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18651 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18651?
ZIP code 18651 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,088 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18651 are: Retail trade (25), Health care and social assistance (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18651?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18651 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 18651?
In ZIP code 18651, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 18651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18651 is 23.9 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 18651?
In ZIP code 18651, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18651 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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