18640 ZIP Code
Pittston, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18640 |
| City/Town: | Pittston |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 16,014 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,753 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,969 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,805 |
| Median Home Value: | $136,300 |
| Land Area: | 27.9 sq miles
72.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2974, -75.7402 |
Population Information (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,014 | -- |
| Male: | 7,391 | 46.2% |
| Female: | 8,623 | 53.8% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 860 | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,020 | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 938 | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 773 | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 638 | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,678 | 16.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,673 | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,676 | 10.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,135 | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,287 | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,780 | 11.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 966 | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 590 | 3.7% |
Housing Information (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $136,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $826 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 7,805 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,107 | 91.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 698 | 8.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,124 | 58.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,983 | 42.0% |
Educational Attainment (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,785 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 172 | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 679 | 5.8% |
| High school graduate: | 4,361 | 37.0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,057 | 17.5% |
| Associate degree: | 1,627 | 13.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,768 | 15.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,121 | 9.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.5% |
Income Information (18640 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,753 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,406 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,027 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,969 / yr. |
Employment (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,946 | -- |
| Employed: | 7,428 | 93.6% |
| Unemployed: | 511 | 6.4% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,115 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,245 | 84.1% |
| Government workers: | 925 | 12.5% |
| Self-employed: | 258 | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,165 | 88.5% |
| Black or African American: | 902 | 5.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 138 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 168 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races: | 640 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 367 | 2.3% |
| Mexican: | 680 | 4.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 31 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 503 | 3.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 146 | 0.9% |
Income Distribution (18640 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 405 | 5.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 413 | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 706 | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 833 | 11.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,216 | 17.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 986 | 13.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 774 | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,207 | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 295 | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more: | 272 | 3.8% |
Commute to Work (18640 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,284 | 71.1% |
| Carpooled: | 996 | 13.4% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 0.9% |
| Walked: | 167 | 2.2% |
| Other means: | 123 | 1.7% |
| Worked from home: | 592 | 8.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- |
Industry (18640 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 0.8% |
| Construction: | 377 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 862 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 441 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade: | 1,090 | 14.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 278 | 3.7% |
| Information: | 95 | 1.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 378 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 547 | 7.4% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,959 | 26.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 630 | 8.5% |
| Other services: | 306 | 4.1% |
| Public administration: | 402 | 5.4% |
Poverty Status (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.0% |
| 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 (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,228 | 95.1% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,388 | 64.9% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,892 | 49.3% |
| Without health insurance: | 572 | 3.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (18640 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,824 | 67.9% |
| Social Security income: | 3,006 | 42.3% |
| Retirement income: | 1,815 | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 421 | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 251 | 3.5% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,407 | 19.8% |
Housing Types (18640 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,455 | 57.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,148 | 14.7% |
| 2 units: | 631 | 8.1% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 357 | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 2.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 10 | 0.1% |
| 20 or more units: | 673 | 8.6% |
| Mobile home: | 343 | 4.4% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% |
Year Structure Built (18640 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 310 | 4.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 658 | 8.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 470 | 6.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 719 | 9.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,065 | 13.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 552 | 7.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 538 | 6.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 775 | 9.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,676 | 34.3% |
Bedrooms (18640 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 131 | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,016 | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,711 | 21.9% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,689 | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,014 | 13.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 244 | 3.1% |
Heating Fuel (18640 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,255 | 45.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 391 | 5.5% |
| Electricity: | 1,900 | 26.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,254 | 17.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 157 | 2.2% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.4% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.9% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.8% |
Vehicles Available (18640 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,087 | 15.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,890 | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,038 | 28.7% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,092 | 15.4% |
Home Value Distribution (18640 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 297 | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,052 | 25.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 887 | 21.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 655 | 15.9% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 722 | 17.5% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 442 | 10.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 56 | 1.4% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.3% |
Housing Costs (18640 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,354 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $826 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 |
Households (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,107 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,369 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 686 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,387 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,798 | 39.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,642 | 23.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,508 | 35.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- |
Marital Status (18640 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,022 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,648 | 44.0% |
| Now married: | 2,532 | 42.0% |
| Separated: | 240 | 4.0% |
| Widowed: | 473 | 7.9% |
| Divorced: | 2,424 | 40.3% |
School Enrollment (18640 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,461 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 336 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 194 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,537 | 44.4% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 663 | 19.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 731 | 21.1% |
Veterans & Disability (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,736 | -- |
| Veterans: | 981 | 7.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,800 | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,049 | 19.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 198 | 6.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,689 | 55.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,162 | 38.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18640 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,460 | 84.1% |
| Different house: | 2,473 | 15.4% |
| Same county: | 1,842 | 74.5% |
| Different county: | 605 | 24.5% |
| Different state: | 104 | 4.2% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 1.1% |
Place of Birth (18640 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,609 | 97.5% |
| Foreign born: | 180 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 405 | 225.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 405 | 225.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 405 | 225.0% |
| Asia: | 113 | 62.8% |
| Africa: | 47 | 26.1% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 144 | 80.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18640 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,154 | -- |
| English only: | 14,115 | 93.1% |
| Language other than English: | 1,039 | 6.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 423 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 382 | 2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 163 | 1.1% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.5% |
Computers & Internet (18640 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,107 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,344 | 89.3% |
Pittston, PA18640