18704 ZIP Code
Kingston, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18704 |
| City/Town: | Kingston |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 30,973 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,867 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,207 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,034 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,800 |
| Land Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2762, -75.8952 |
Population Information (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,973 | -- |
| Male: | 14,934 | 48.2% |
| Female: | 16,039 | 51.8% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,915 | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,380 | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,731 | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,746 | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,763 | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,603 | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,693 | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,354 | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,983 | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,293 | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,773 | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,997 | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over: | 742 | 2.4% |
Housing Information (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $899 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 15,034 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,624 | 90.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,410 | 9.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,918 | 58.1% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,706 | 41.9% |
Educational Attainment (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,438 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 237 | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 798 | 3.6% |
| High school graduate: | 7,931 | 35.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,035 | 18.0% |
| Associate degree: | 2,685 | 12.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,039 | 18.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,713 | 12.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.1% |
Income Information (18704 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,867 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,617 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,325 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,207 / yr. |
Employment (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,748 | -- |
| Employed: | 15,494 | 92.7% |
| Unemployed: | 1,227 | 7.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,777 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,761 | 82.4% |
| Government workers: | 2,124 | 13.7% |
| Self-employed: | 609 | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,847 | 86.7% |
| Black or African American: | 1,560 | 5.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 249 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 37 | 0.1% |
| Some other race: | 768 | 2.5% |
| Two or more races: | 1,498 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,776 | 5.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,398 | 7.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 412 | 1.3% |
| Cuban: | 1,211 | 3.9% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 731 | 2.4% |
Income Distribution (18704 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,037 | 7.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 811 | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,089 | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,346 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,503 | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,439 | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,824 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,180 | 16.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 744 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more: | 651 | 4.8% |
Commute to Work (18704 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,921 | 76.9% |
| Carpooled: | 1,346 | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.2% |
| Walked: | 514 | 3.3% |
| Other means: | 190 | 1.2% |
| Worked from home: | 1,131 | 7.3% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- |
Industry (18704 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 0.4% |
| Construction: | 356 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,093 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade: | 692 | 4.5% |
| Retail trade: | 1,882 | 12.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 987 | 6.4% |
| Information: | 210 | 1.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 904 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,473 | 9.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,708 | 30.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,594 | 10.3% |
| Other services: | 598 | 3.9% |
| Public administration: | 939 | 6.1% |
Poverty Status (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.2% |
| 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 (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,269 | 94.5% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,822 | 64.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,167 | 45.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,348 | 4.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (18704 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,206 | 74.9% |
| Social Security income: | 4,937 | 36.2% |
| Retirement income: | 3,414 | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 759 | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 511 | 3.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,829 | 20.8% |
Housing Types (18704 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,548 | 56.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,028 | 13.5% |
| 2 units: | 1,255 | 8.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,425 | 9.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 368 | 2.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 597 | 4.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 736 | 4.9% |
| Mobile home: | 77 | 0.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18704 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 98 | 0.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 265 | 1.8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 449 | 3.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,174 | 7.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,329 | 22.1% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,101 | 7.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,114 | 14.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,501 | 10.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,003 | 33.3% |
Bedrooms (18704 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 254 | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,971 | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,354 | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,252 | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,784 | 11.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 419 | 2.8% |
Heating Fuel (18704 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,267 | 68.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 218 | 1.6% |
| Electricity: | 3,296 | 24.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 521 | 3.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 72 | 0.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 100 | 0.7% |
| No fuel used: | 134 | 1.0% |
Vehicles Available (18704 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,421 | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,914 | 43.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,278 | 31.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,011 | 14.8% |
Home Value Distribution (18704 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 459 | 5.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,288 | 16.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,443 | 30.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,709 | 21.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,341 | 16.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 549 | 6.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 129 | 1.6% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18704 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,221 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $577 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $899 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 |
Households (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,624 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,268 | 38.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,466 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,806 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,570 | 33.5% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,233 | 23.7% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,511 | 33.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- |
Marital Status (18704 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,162 | -- |
| Never married: | 4,619 | 38.0% |
| Now married: | 5,691 | 46.8% |
| Separated: | 389 | 3.2% |
| Widowed: | 1,139 | 9.4% |
| Divorced: | 4,999 | 41.1% |
School Enrollment (18704 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,036 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 227 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,571 | 42.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,293 | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,745 | 28.9% |
Veterans & Disability (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,940 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,747 | 7.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,617 | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,428 | 14.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 438 | 9.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,154 | 48.6% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,836 | 41.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18704 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,565 | 85.8% |
| Different house: | 4,117 | 13.3% |
| Same county: | 2,817 | 68.4% |
| Different county: | 1,103 | 26.8% |
| Different state: | 616 | 15.0% |
| Abroad: | 197 | 4.8% |
Place of Birth (18704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,798 | 96.2% |
| Foreign born: | 511 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,175 | 229.9% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,175 | 229.9% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,175 | 229.9% |
| Asia: | 383 | 75.0% |
| Africa: | 115 | 22.5% |
| Oceania: | 1 | 0.2% |
| Latin America: | 343 | 67.1% |
| Northern America: | 55 | 10.8% |
Language Spoken at Home (18704 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,058 | -- |
| English only: | 26,818 | 92.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,240 | 7.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,304 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 662 | 2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 0.3% |
| Other languages: | 198 | 0.7% |
Computers & Internet (18704 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,624 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,680 | 93.1% |
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