18643 ZIP Code
Pittston, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18643 |
| City/Town: | Pittston |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,737 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,500 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,327 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,500 |
| Land Area: | 18.3 sq miles
47.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3619, -75.8385 |
Population Information (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,737 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,397 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,340 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 546 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 767 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 574 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 698 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 617 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,506 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,479 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,706 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 844 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,160 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,626 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 718 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 496 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $865 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,327 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,722 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 605 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,223 | 73.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,499 | 26.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,535 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 187 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 256 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,996 | 41.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,906 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 802 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,517 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 871 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18643 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,824 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,407 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,500 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,602 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,310 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 292 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,070 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,822 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,089 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 388 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,228 | 96.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 38 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 43 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 177 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 242 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 285 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 407 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 58 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 141 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 206 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18643 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 327 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 214 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 354 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 499 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 859 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 853 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,149 | 20.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 826 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 237 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 404 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18643 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,907 | 77.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 624 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 171 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 496 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18643 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 354 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 715 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 122 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 512 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 573 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 584 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 413 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,613 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 516 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 281 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 445 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,009 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,276 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,129 | 40.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 609 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18643 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,103 | 71.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,264 | 39.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,553 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 198 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 152 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 708 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18643 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,513 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 770 | 12.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 313 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 125 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 66 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 34 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 141 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 365 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18643 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 123 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 560 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 607 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 414 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 795 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 497 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 401 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 567 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,363 | 37.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18643 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 419 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,327 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,371 | 53.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,035 | 16.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 165 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18643 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,928 | 51.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,582 | 27.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 773 | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 231 | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18643 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 396 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,973 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,476 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 877 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18643 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 269 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 635 | 15.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,081 | 25.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 909 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 843 | 20.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 404 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 68 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18643 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,365 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $666 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $865 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,722 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,524 | 44.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 896 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,039 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,609 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,487 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,117 | 37.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18643 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,270 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,385 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,649 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 224 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 888 | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,602 | 30.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18643 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,322 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 321 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 128 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 801 | 34.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 645 | 27.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 427 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,384 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 889 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,618 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,921 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 235 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 789 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 897 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18643 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,615 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,018 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 854 | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 141 | 13.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 35 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,486 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 138 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 251 | 181.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 251 | 181.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 251 | 181.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 8.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 58 | 42.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18643 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,191 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,567 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 624 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 138 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 329 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 125 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18643 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,722 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,076 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Pittston, PA18643