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Tunkhannock, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18657

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

11,985
38/sq mi
$75,317
Median income
$218,100
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tunkhannock pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18657 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18657 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,985 residents across 319.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18657 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,317 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,116. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $218,100 (4% below the state average), median rent at $942 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyoming County, so you can benchmark 18657 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 18657

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tunkhannock, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18657.

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 18657, Tunkhannock, 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

11,985

Population

319.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18657?

47.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$75,317

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$45,116

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18657 ranks nationally

Tunkhannock, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,317 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,383

Total Housing Units

4,610

Occupied Units

773

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$218,100

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$942

Median Rent

1975

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18657 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 148
2021 +9.7% 162
2022 +8.2% 176
2023 +10.9% 195
2024 +5.4% 205

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 379 business establishments in ZIP 18657, employing approximately 4,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,406,000.

379

Businesses

4,683

Employees

$260.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 44 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 42 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 41 10.8%
Finance and insurance 31 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 27 7.1%
Construction 26 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 2.1%
Manufacturing 7 1.9%
Wholesale trade 7 1.9%
Information 7 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 18657 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 18657 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18657 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 18657 ranks #3 of 5 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
18625 Lake Winola, PA 491 5.5 mi
18615 Falls, PA 1,867 6.7 mi
18630 Meshoppen, PA 3,556 10.6 mi
18653 Ransom, PA 132 11.4 mi
18636 Noxen, PA 1,438 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wyoming County

18419 standard
Factoryville, PA
Pop: 4,634
18630 standard
Meshoppen, PA
Pop: 3,556
18623 standard
Laceyville, PA
Pop: 2,733
18615 standard
Falls, PA
Pop: 1,867
18629 standard
Mehoopany, PA
Pop: 1,801
18636 standard
Noxen, PA
Pop: 1,438

Related Areas

Wyoming County Tunkhannock, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18657 in? ▼
ZIP code 18657 (Tunkhannock) is located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18657? ▼
ZIP code 18657 in Tunkhannock, PA has a population of 11,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18657? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18657 is $75,317, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18657? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18657 is $218,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18657? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18657 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18657? ▼
ZIP code 18657 has 379 business establishments employing approximately 4,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18657? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18657 are: Retail trade (69), Health care and social assistance (44), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18657? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18657 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 18657? ▼
In ZIP code 18657, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 18657? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18657 is 24.5 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 18657? ▼
In ZIP code 18657, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18657? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18657 is 12.2% 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.