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Luzerne, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18709

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

2,903
1,420/sq mi
$42,135
Median income
$113,600
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Luzerne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,420
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18709 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18709 covers 2.0 square miles in Luzerne, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,903 residents on file, a density of 1,420 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18709 reports a modest median household income of $42,135 (46% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,009. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $113,600 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $807 monthly, and 58.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Luzerne County, so you can benchmark 18709 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 18709

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luzerne, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18709.

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 18709, Luzerne, 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

2,903

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

1,420

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18709?

46.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$42,135

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$32,009

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18709 ranks nationally

Luzerne, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,135 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,614

Total Housing Units

1,443

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$113,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 18709, employing approximately 1,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,441,000.

97

Businesses

1,108

Employees

$41.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 20.6%
Accommodation and food services 17 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 15 15.5%
Construction 11 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%

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 18709 vs 18704 →

ZIP 18709 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 18709 ranks #0 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 18709 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 18709 ranks #8 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
18704 Kingston, PA 31,206 0.6 mi
18701 Wilkes Barre, PA 3,447 2.9 mi
18644 Wyoming, PA 7,546 3.3 mi
18705 Wilkes Barre, PA 14,806 2.9 mi
18708 Shavertown, PA 8,817 3.6 mi
18706 Wilkes Barre, PA 16,105 5.7 mi
18651 Plymouth, PA 8,880 4.3 mi
18643 Pittston, PA 12,908 6.4 mi
18612 Dallas, PA 18,051 6.3 mi
18653 Ransom, PA 132 8.4 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 Luzerne, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18709 in? ▼
ZIP code 18709 (Luzerne) 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 18709? ▼
ZIP code 18709 in Luzerne, PA has a population of 2,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18709? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18709 is $42,135, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18709? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18709 is $113,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18709? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18709 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18709? ▼
ZIP code 18709 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18709? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18709 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18709? ▼
In ZIP code 18709, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 18709? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18709 is 20.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18709? ▼
In ZIP code 18709, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18709? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18709 is 23.2% 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.