18642 ZIP Code
Duryea, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18642 |
| City/Town: | Duryea |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 3,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,599 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,881 |
| Median Home Value: | $129,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
13.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3563, -75.7732 |
Population Information (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,545 | -- |
| Male: | 1,823 | 51.4% |
| Female: | 1,722 | 48.6% |
| Median Age: | 51.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 133 | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 143 | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 173 | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 131 | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 172 | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 515 | 14.5% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 307 | 8.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 522 | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 260 | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 230 | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 654 | 18.4% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 176 | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 129 | 3.6% |
Housing Information (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $129,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $860 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,881 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,692 | 90.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 189 | 10.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,254 | 74.1% |
| Renter-occupied: | 438 | 25.9% |
Educational Attainment (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,793 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 0.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 83 | 3.0% |
| High school graduate: | 1,265 | 45.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 575 | 20.6% |
| Associate degree: | 215 | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 371 | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 276 | 9.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.2% |
Income Information (18642 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,450 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,995 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,439 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,599 / yr. |
Employment (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,012 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,984 | 98.6% |
| Unemployed: | 28 | 1.4% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,070 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,734 | 87.4% |
| Government workers: | 233 | 11.7% |
| Self-employed: | 17 | 0.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,307 | 93.3% |
| Black or African American: | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 55 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races: | 176 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 187 | 5.3% |
| Mexican: | 187 | 5.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 52 | 1.5% |
| Cuban: | 126 | 3.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.3% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (18642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 45 | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 119 | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 51 | 3.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 178 | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 231 | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 253 | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 317 | 18.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 330 | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 92 | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 76 | 4.5% |
Commute to Work (18642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,371 | 69.1% |
| Carpooled: | 148 | 7.5% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 34 | 1.7% |
| Other means: | 127 | 6.4% |
| Worked from home: | 277 | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- |
Industry (18642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 209 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 246 | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 98 | 4.9% |
| Retail trade: | 302 | 15.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 156 | 7.9% |
| Information: | 66 | 3.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 88 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 75 | 3.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 548 | 27.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 95 | 4.8% |
| Other services: | 32 | 1.6% |
| Public administration: | 69 | 3.5% |
Poverty Status (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.3% |
| 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 (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,387 | 95.5% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,881 | 81.3% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,479 | 41.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 158 | 4.5% |
Benefits & Assistance (18642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,193 | 70.5% |
| Social Security income: | 714 | 42.2% |
| Retirement income: | 567 | 33.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 56 | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 45 | 2.7% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 256 | 15.1% |
Housing Types (18642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,384 | 73.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 139 | 7.4% |
| 2 units: | 111 | 5.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 65 | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 90 | 4.8% |
| 20 or more units: | 83 | 4.4% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 11 | 0.6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 325 | 17.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 86 | 4.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 74 | 3.9% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 239 | 12.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 179 | 9.5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 229 | 12.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 158 | 8.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 580 | 30.8% |
Bedrooms (18642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 227 | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 484 | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 871 | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 299 | 15.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% |
Heating Fuel (18642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,095 | 64.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 25 | 1.5% |
| Electricity: | 250 | 14.8% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 248 | 14.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 1.4% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 3.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (18642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 131 | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 666 | 39.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 637 | 37.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 258 | 15.2% |
Home Value Distribution (18642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 66 | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 415 | 33.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 189 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 148 | 11.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 172 | 13.7% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 255 | 20.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 9 | 0.7% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18642 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,313 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $860 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 |
Households (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,692 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 760 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 246 | 14.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 283 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 462 | 27.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 286 | 16.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 691 | 40.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- |
Marital Status (18642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,578 | -- |
| Never married: | 574 | 36.4% |
| Now married: | 796 | 50.4% |
| Separated: | 95 | 6.0% |
| Widowed: | 58 | 3.7% |
| Divorced: | 379 | 24.0% |
School Enrollment (18642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 646 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 48 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 299 | 46.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 94 | 14.6% |
| College or graduate school: | 205 | 31.7% |
Veterans & Disability (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,036 | -- |
| Veterans: | 207 | 6.8% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,545 | -- |
| With a disability: | 513 | 14.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 4 | 0.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 230 | 44.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 279 | 54.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,489 | 98.4% |
| Different house: | 56 | 1.6% |
| Same county: | 35 | 62.5% |
| Different county: | 21 | 37.5% |
| Different state: | 21 | 37.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18642 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,475 | 98.0% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 70 | 127.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 70 | 127.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 70 | 127.3% |
| Asia: | 35 | 63.6% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 26 | 47.3% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 16.4% |
Language Spoken at Home (18642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,412 | -- |
| English only: | 3,263 | 95.6% |
| Language other than English: | 149 | 4.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 95 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 19 | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18642 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,692 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,481 | 87.5% |
Duryea, PA18642