ZIP Code 18707
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Mountain Top · Luzerne County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 15,557
- Median income
- $109,567
- Median home value
- $301,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.2%
- Land area
- 128.8 sq mi
121/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
New York
ZIP code 18707 in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania has a population of 15,557. The median household income is $109,567, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $301,200, 8% above the US average. 45.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18707 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.8 square miles in Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 15,557 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 18707 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18707 sits at $109,567 (41% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $56,941. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $301,200 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $868 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18707 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Luzerne County, so you can benchmark 18707 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 18707
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18707.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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 18707, Mountain Top, 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
15,557
Population
128.8
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18707?
45.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
5.4%
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?
$109,567
Median Household Income
+41% vs state
$56,941
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 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?
6,804
Total Housing Units
6,578
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,200
Median Home Value
+33% vs state
$868
Median Rent
1985
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18707 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 154 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 167 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 197 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 210 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 226 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 18707, employing approximately 5,723 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,651,000.
319
Businesses
5,723
Employees
$307.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 31 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 18707 vs 18706 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 16,105 | 4.9 mi |
| 18221 | Drifton, PA | 389 | 9.1 mi |
| 18651 | Plymouth, PA | 8,880 | 8.1 mi |
| 18634 | Nanticoke, PA | 13,569 | 6.3 mi |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 3,447 | 7.9 mi |
| 18224 | Freeland, PA | 6,017 | 8.1 mi |
| 18660 | Wapwallopen, PA | 3,702 | 7.5 mi |
| 18222 | Drums, PA | 9,020 | 7.8 mi |
| 18704 | Kingston, PA | 31,206 | 10.0 mi |
| 18234 | Lattimer Mines, PA | 401 | 9.9 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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