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Mountain Top, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18707

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

15,557
121/sq mi
$109,567
Median income
$301,200
Median home value
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountain Top pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18707 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,557 residents across 128.8 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18707 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $301,200 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $868 a month; 90.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 18707

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain Top, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18707.

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 18707, Mountain Top, 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

15,557

Population

128.8

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18707?

45.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

How ZIP 18707 ranks nationally

Mountain Top, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,567 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%

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

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$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

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ZIP 18707 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 18707 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18707 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 18707 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Luzerne County

18702 standard
Wilkes Barre, PA
Pop: 40,295
18704 standard
Kingston, PA
Pop: 31,206
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

Related Areas

Luzerne County Mountain Top, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18707 in? ▼
ZIP code 18707 (Mountain Top) 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 18707? ▼
ZIP code 18707 in Mountain Top, PA has a population of 15,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18707? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18707 is $109,567, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18707? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18707 is $301,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18707? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18707 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18707? ▼
ZIP code 18707 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 5,723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18707? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18707 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Retail trade (41), Construction (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18707? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18707 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 18707? ▼
In ZIP code 18707, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.2% 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 18707? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18707 is 27.2 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 18707? ▼
In ZIP code 18707, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18707? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18707 is 5.4% 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.