ZIP Code 18704
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Kingston · Luzerne County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 31,206
- Median income
- $64,444
- Median home value
- $162,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.2%
- Land area
- 25.9 sq mi
1,204/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 18704 in Kingston, Pennsylvania has a population of 31,206. The median household income is $64,444, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $162,000, 42% below the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18704 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.9 square miles in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 31,206 residents, producing a population density of 1,204 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18704 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18704 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $162,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,006 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18704 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18704.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 18704?
41.3
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.8%
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?
$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
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?
14,739
Total Housing Units
13,669
Occupied Units
1,070
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18704 vs 18709 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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