PlainZIP

Kingston, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18704

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

31,206
1,204/sq mi
$64,444
Median income
$162,000
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,204
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with 31,206 residents across 25.9 square miles, a density of 1,204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18704 reports a modest median household income of $64,444 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,152. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. Median home value sits at $162,000 (29% below the state average), median rent at $1,006 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, 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 18704 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 18704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18704.

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 18704, Kingston, 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

31,206

Population

25.9

Area (sq mi)

1,204

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18704?

41.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$64,444

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$38,152

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18704 ranks nationally

Kingston, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,444 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,739

Total Housing Units

13,669

Occupied Units

1,070

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$162,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,006

Median Rent

1954

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18704 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 136
2021 +15.1% 156
2022 +16.4% 182
2023 +6.1% 193
2024 +8.1% 209

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 846 business establishments in ZIP 18704, employing approximately 9,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,722,000.

846

Businesses

9,475

Employees

$456.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 182 21.5%
Retail trade 108 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 100 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 92 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 81 9.6%
Construction 50 5.9%
Finance and insurance 48 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.7%
Wholesale trade 25 3.0%
Manufacturing 24 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.9%
Educational services 14 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.4%
Information 8 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 18704 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 18704 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 18704 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 18704 ranks #5 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
18709 Luzerne, PA 2,903 0.6 mi
18701 Wilkes Barre, PA 3,447 2.3 mi
18705 Wilkes Barre, PA 14,806 2.7 mi
18644 Wyoming, PA 7,546 3.9 mi
18708 Shavertown, PA 8,817 3.9 mi
18706 Wilkes Barre, PA 16,105 5.1 mi
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 4.0 mi
18643 Pittston, PA 12,908 6.9 mi
18612 Dallas, PA 18,051 6.8 mi
18707 Mountain Top, PA 15,557 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Luzerne County

18702 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 40,295
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
18707 standard
Mountain Top, PA
Pop: 15,557

Related Areas

Luzerne County Kingston, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18704 in? ▼
ZIP code 18704 (Kingston) 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 18704? ▼
ZIP code 18704 in Kingston, PA has a population of 31,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18704 is $64,444, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18704 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18704 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18704? ▼
ZIP code 18704 has 846 business establishments employing approximately 9,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18704 are: Health care and social assistance (182), Retail trade (108), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18704? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18704 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 18704? ▼
In ZIP code 18704, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 18704? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18704 is 20.7 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 18704? ▼
In ZIP code 18704, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18704 is 15.8% 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.