18224 ZIP Code
Freeland, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18224 |
| City/Town: | Freeland |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 6,003 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,966 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,918 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,009 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,000 |
| Land Area: | 14.3 sq miles
37.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0246, -75.8893 |
Population Information (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,003 | -- |
| Male: | 2,989 | 49.8% |
| Female: | 3,014 | 50.2% |
| Median Age: | 44.6 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 345 | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 305 | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 275 | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 473 | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 357 | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 634 | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 645 | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 617 | 10.3% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 634 | 10.6% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 471 | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 778 | 13.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 239 | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 230 | 3.8% |
Housing Information (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,000 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- |
| Median rent: | $862 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 3,009 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,655 | 88.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 354 | 11.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,777 | 66.9% |
| Renter-occupied: | 878 | 33.1% |
Educational Attainment (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,248 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 150 | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 180 | 4.2% |
| High school graduate: | 2,040 | 48.0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 623 | 14.7% |
| Associate degree: | 460 | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 550 | 12.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 245 | 5.8% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% |
Income Information (18224 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,966 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,960 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,099 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,918 / yr. |
Employment (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,796 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,572 | 92.0% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 8.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,116 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,228 | 86.6% |
| Government workers: | 273 | 10.6% |
| Self-employed: | 71 | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,276 | 87.9% |
| Black or African American: | 167 | 2.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 39 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 285 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races: | 232 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 507 | 8.4% |
| Mexican: | 942 | 15.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 180 | 3.0% |
| Cuban: | 308 | 5.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 454 | 7.6% |
Income Distribution (18224 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 93 | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 122 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 285 | 10.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 215 | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 355 | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 566 | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 361 | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 461 | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 172 | 6.5% |
| $200,000 or more: | 25 | 0.9% |
Commute to Work (18224 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,081 | 80.9% |
| Carpooled: | 269 | 10.5% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.2% |
| Walked: | 19 | 0.7% |
| Other means: | 39 | 1.5% |
| Worked from home: | 121 | 4.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- |
Industry (18224 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 1.0% |
| Construction: | 122 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing: | 572 | 22.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 116 | 4.5% |
| Retail trade: | 310 | 12.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 202 | 7.9% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 80 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 226 | 8.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 611 | 23.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 62 | 2.4% |
| Other services: | 121 | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 113 | 4.4% |
Poverty Status (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% |
| 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 (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,712 | 95.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,246 | 70.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,689 | 44.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 291 | 4.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (18224 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,855 | 69.9% |
| Social Security income: | 1,240 | 46.7% |
| Retirement income: | 717 | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 186 | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 6.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 703 | 26.5% |
Housing Types (18224 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,408 | 46.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,218 | 40.5% |
| 2 units: | 57 | 1.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 64 | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 63 | 2.1% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 62 | 2.1% |
| 20 or more units: | 69 | 2.3% |
| Mobile home: | 68 | 2.3% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18224 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 70 | 2.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 32 | 1.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 173 | 5.7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 100 | 3.3% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 429 | 14.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 209 | 6.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 281 | 9.3% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 274 | 9.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,441 | 47.9% |
Bedrooms (18224 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 30 | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 131 | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 551 | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,679 | 55.8% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 553 | 18.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 65 | 2.2% |
Heating Fuel (18224 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 144 | 5.4% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 3.6% |
| Electricity: | 576 | 21.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,670 | 62.9% |
| Coal or coke: | 129 | 4.9% |
| Wood: | 30 | 1.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.4% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (18224 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 424 | 16.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 760 | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,009 | 38.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 462 | 17.4% |
Home Value Distribution (18224 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 174 | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 632 | 35.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 477 | 26.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 354 | 19.9% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 89 | 5.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 51 | 2.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18224 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,039 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $862 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 |
Households (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,655 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,287 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 530 | 20.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 478 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 781 | 29.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 741 | 27.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,018 | 38.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- |
Marital Status (18224 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,439 | -- |
| Never married: | 740 | 30.3% |
| Now married: | 1,379 | 56.5% |
| Separated: | 141 | 5.8% |
| Widowed: | 161 | 6.6% |
| Divorced: | 680 | 27.9% |
School Enrollment (18224 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,328 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 53 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 543 | 40.9% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 340 | 25.6% |
| College or graduate school: | 352 | 26.5% |
Veterans & Disability (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,738 | -- |
| Veterans: | 319 | 6.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,003 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,107 | 18.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 172 | 15.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 437 | 39.5% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 498 | 45.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18224 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,708 | 95.1% |
| Different house: | 290 | 4.8% |
| Same county: | 142 | 49.0% |
| Different county: | 148 | 51.0% |
| Different state: | 102 | 35.2% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,679 | 94.6% |
| Foreign born: | 314 | 5.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 324 | 103.2% |
| Not a citizen: | 324 | 103.2% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 324 | 103.2% |
| Asia: | 14 | 4.5% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 310 | 98.7% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18224 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,658 | -- |
| English only: | 4,900 | 86.6% |
| Language other than English: | 758 | 13.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 641 | 11.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 100 | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (18224 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,655 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,252 | 84.8% |
Freeland, PA18224