White Haven, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18661
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,730
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,057
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White Haven pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18661 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 18661 (White Haven, PA) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,730 residents across 349.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18661 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,057 (4% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,689. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $196,400 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,274; 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Luzerne County, so 18661 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 18661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Haven, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18661.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 18661, White Haven, 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
5,730
Population
349.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18661?
50.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$75,057
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,689
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18661 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
White Haven, 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)
$75,057 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,601housing units
3,601
Total Housing Units
2,421
Occupied Units
1,180
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,274
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 18661, employing approximately 946 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,707,000.
105
Businesses
946
Employees
$26.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 16.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 18661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18702
Wilkes Barre (18702)
40,295 residents
- 18224 6,017
Freeland (18224)
6,017 residents
- 18661 5,730
White Haven (18661)
5,730 residents
- 18216 1,067
Beaver Meadows (18216)
1,067 residents
- 18624 718
Lake Harmony (18624)
718 residents
- 18602 257
Bear Creek (18602)
257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18661 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18602
Bear Creek (18602)
$160,962 median income
- 18661
White Haven (18661)
$75,057 median income
- 18224
Freeland (18224)
$69,620 median income
- 18702 $56,378
Wilkes Barre (18702)
$56,378 median income
- 18216 $49,350
Beaver Meadows (18216)
$49,350 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18661 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18661, 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 (5,730 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 18661 in?
ZIP code 18661 (White Haven) 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 18661?
ZIP code 18661 in White Haven, PA has a population of 5,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18661?
The median household income in ZIP 18661 is $75,057, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18661?
The median home value in ZIP 18661 is $196,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18661 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18661?
ZIP code 18661 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18661 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (17). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18661?
In ZIP code 18661, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 18661?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18661 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18661?
In ZIP code 18661, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18661 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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