18201 ZIP Code
West hazleton, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18201 |
| City/Town: | West hazleton |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 31,519 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,346 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,001 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,160 |
| Median Home Value: | $123,500 |
| Land Area: | 17.5 sq miles
45.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9520, -75.9539 |
Population Information (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,519 | -- |
| Male: | 16,335 | 51.8% |
| Female: | 15,184 | 48.2% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,845 | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,057 | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,220 | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,380 | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,350 | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,524 | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,024 | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,924 | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,836 | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,331 | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,236 | 7.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,267 | 7.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 525 | 1.7% |
Housing Information (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $123,500 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- |
| Median rent: | $970 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 13,160 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,976 | 91.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,184 | 9.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,851 | 48.9% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,125 | 51.1% |
Educational Attainment (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,667 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,064 | 14.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,549 | 12.3% |
| High school graduate: | 7,905 | 38.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,023 | 14.6% |
| Associate degree: | 1,856 | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,474 | 7.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 796 | 3.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.0% |
Income Information (18201 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,346 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,979 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,924 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,001 / yr. |
Employment (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,020 | -- |
| Employed: | 13,901 | 92.5% |
| Unemployed: | 1,119 | 7.5% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,041 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,320 | 88.6% |
| Government workers: | 697 | 5.0% |
| Self-employed: | 884 | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,172 | 51.3% |
| Black or African American: | 2,223 | 7.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 77 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 179 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 64 | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,555 | 27.1% |
| Two or more races: | 4,249 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,453 | 39.5% |
| Mexican: | 18,699 | 59.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,865 | 5.9% |
| Cuban: | 2,181 | 6.9% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 14,627 | 46.4% |
Income Distribution (18201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,182 | 9.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,273 | 10.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,060 | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,515 | 12.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,888 | 15.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,102 | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,250 | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,239 | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 254 | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 213 | 1.8% |
Commute to Work (18201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,986 | 64.6% |
| Carpooled: | 2,973 | 21.4% |
| Public transportation: | 338 | 2.4% |
| Walked: | 307 | 2.2% |
| Other means: | 499 | 3.6% |
| Worked from home: | 449 | 3.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- |
Industry (18201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 0.7% |
| Construction: | 614 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,561 | 25.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 526 | 3.8% |
| Retail trade: | 2,205 | 15.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,547 | 11.1% |
| Information: | 120 | 0.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 272 | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,061 | 7.6% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,311 | 16.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,055 | 7.6% |
| Other services: | 361 | 2.6% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 1.2% |
Poverty Status (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.2% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,990 | 85.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,684 | 43.4% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,897 | 53.6% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,289 | 13.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (18201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,693 | 72.6% |
| Social Security income: | 4,403 | 36.8% |
| Retirement income: | 2,178 | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 854 | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,182 | 9.9% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,796 | 31.7% |
Housing Types (18201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,244 | 39.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,050 | 30.8% |
| 2 units: | 1,187 | 9.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,193 | 9.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 703 | 5.3% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 65 | 0.5% |
| 20 or more units: | 497 | 3.8% |
| Mobile home: | 217 | 1.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 29 | 0.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 261 | 2.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 600 | 4.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 537 | 4.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,868 | 14.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,827 | 13.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,800 | 13.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,738 | 13.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,500 | 34.2% |
Bedrooms (18201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 256 | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,764 | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,438 | 26.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,426 | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,409 | 10.7% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 867 | 6.6% |
Heating Fuel (18201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,236 | 52.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 169 | 1.4% |
| Electricity: | 3,096 | 25.9% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,120 | 17.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 260 | 2.2% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.4% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,279 | 19.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,928 | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,503 | 29.3% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,266 | 10.6% |
Home Value Distribution (18201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 654 | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,639 | 28.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,403 | 24.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,010 | 17.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 829 | 14.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 278 | 4.8% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 0.6% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18201 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,259 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $514 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $970 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 |
Households (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,976 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,000 | 33.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,322 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,126 | 26.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,772 | 31.5% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,816 | 31.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,844 | 32.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- |
Marital Status (18201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,098 | -- |
| Never married: | 6,147 | 46.9% |
| Now married: | 4,979 | 38.0% |
| Separated: | 691 | 5.3% |
| Widowed: | 1,047 | 8.0% |
| Divorced: | 4,398 | 33.6% |
School Enrollment (18201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,151 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 188 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten: | 386 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,533 | 49.4% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,500 | 21.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,544 | 21.6% |
Veterans & Disability (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,052 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,081 | 4.5% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,279 | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,532 | 17.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 615 | 11.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,385 | 61.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,532 | 27.7% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,828 | 85.1% |
| Different house: | 4,472 | 14.2% |
| Same county: | 1,713 | 38.3% |
| Different county: | 2,248 | 50.3% |
| Different state: | 1,679 | 37.5% |
| Abroad: | 511 | 11.4% |
Place of Birth (18201 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,888 | 66.3% |
| Foreign born: | 1,409 | 4.5% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,631 | 754.5% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,631 | 754.5% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,631 | 754.5% |
| Asia: | 499 | 35.4% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 10,023 | 711.4% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 1.8% |
Language Spoken at Home (18201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,674 | -- |
| English only: | 13,595 | 45.8% |
| Language other than English: | 16,079 | 54.2% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,341 | 51.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 655 | 2.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 75 | 0.3% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18201 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,976 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,614 | 88.6% |
West hazleton, PA18201