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Shavertown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18708

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

8,817
206/sq mi
$98,545
Median income
$264,800
Median home value
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shavertown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
206
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18708 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18708 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shavertown, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,817 residents across 42.8 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18708 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,545 (27% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $57,900. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $264,800 (17% above the state average), median rent at $1,072 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, 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 18708 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 18708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shavertown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18708.

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 18708, Shavertown, 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

8,817

Population

42.8

Area (sq mi)

206

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18708?

48.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$98,545

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$57,900

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18708 ranks nationally

Shavertown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,545 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,181

Total Housing Units

4,027

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$264,800

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1974

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

+16.3%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18708 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 146
2021 +11.3% 163
2022 +14.7% 187
2023 +2.1% 190
2024 +16.3% 222

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 151 business establishments in ZIP 18708, employing approximately 1,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,582,000.

151

Businesses

1,129

Employees

$46.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 12.6%
Retail trade 19 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 15 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 6.6%
Finance and insurance 9 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.3%
Wholesale trade 5 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.3%
Information 5 3.3%

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 18708 vs 18651 →

ZIP 18708 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 18708 ranks #7 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 18708 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 18708 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
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 3.2 mi
18612 Dallas, PA 18,051 3.9 mi
18709 Luzerne, PA 2,903 3.6 mi
18704 Kingston, PA 31,206 3.9 mi
18644 Wyoming, PA 7,546 5.2 mi
18701 Wilkes Barre, PA 3,447 5.4 mi
18706 Wilkes Barre, PA 16,105 6.8 mi
18705 Wilkes Barre, PA 14,806 6.5 mi
18618 Harveys Lake, PA 3,793 6.6 mi
18634 Nanticoke, PA 13,569 7.8 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 Shavertown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18708 in? ▼
ZIP code 18708 (Shavertown) 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 18708? ▼
ZIP code 18708 in Shavertown, PA has a population of 8,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18708? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18708 is $98,545, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18708? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18708 is $264,800, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18708? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18708 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18708? ▼
ZIP code 18708 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 1,129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18708? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18708 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18708? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18708 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 18708? ▼
In ZIP code 18708, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% 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 18708? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18708 is 26.6 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 18708? ▼
In ZIP code 18708, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18708? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18708 is 4.2% 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.