PlainZIP

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
$41,990
Median income
$97,600
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,955. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $97,600 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Luzerne County, letting you compare 18651 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18651

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18651.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 18651?

40.1

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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

$28,955

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18651 ranks nationally

Plymouth, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,990 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,286

Total Housing Units

3,514

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$97,600

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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

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ZIP 18651 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 18651 ranks #7 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 18651 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 18651 ranks #null 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
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

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 Plymouth, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.