ZIP Code 18708
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Shavertown · Luzerne County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 8,817
- Median income
- $98,545
- Median home value
- $264,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.7%
- Land area
- 42.8 sq mi
206/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.8
New York
ZIP code 18708 in Shavertown, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,817. The median household income is $98,545, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $264,800, 5% below the US average. 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18708 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.8 square miles in Shavertown, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,817 residents, producing a population density of 206 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 18708 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18708 sits at $98,545 (27% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $57,900. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $264,800 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18708 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 18708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18708.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 18708, Shavertown, 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
8,817
Population
42.8
Area (sq mi)
206
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18708?
48.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$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
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?
4,181
Total Housing Units
4,027
Occupied Units
154
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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