18708 ZIP Code
Shavertown, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18708 |
| City/Town: | Shavertown |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 8,863 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,807 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,736 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,160 |
| Median Home Value: | $218,600 |
| Land Area: | 16.0 sq miles
41.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2958, -75.9635 |
Population Information (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,863 | -- |
| Male: | 4,394 | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,469 | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.2 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 461 | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 438 | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 351 | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 381 | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 515 | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,397 | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 517 | 5.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,457 | 16.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 641 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 723 | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,137 | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 692 | 7.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 153 | 1.7% |
Housing Information (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $218,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,076 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 4,160 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,941 | 94.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 219 | 5.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,250 | 82.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 691 | 17.5% |
Educational Attainment (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,717 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 62 | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 105 | 1.6% |
| High school graduate: | 1,850 | 27.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 973 | 14.5% |
| Associate degree: | 690 | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,828 | 27.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,209 | 18.0% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.2% |
Income Information (18708 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,807 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,424 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,035 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,736 / yr. |
Employment (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,212 | -- |
| Employed: | 4,947 | 94.9% |
| Unemployed: | 265 | 5.1% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,340 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,869 | 78.2% |
| Government workers: | 781 | 15.8% |
| Self-employed: | 297 | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,122 | 91.6% |
| Black or African American: | 306 | 3.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 172 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 20 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races: | 226 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 82 | 0.9% |
| Mexican: | 275 | 3.1% |
| Puerto Rican: | 202 | 2.3% |
| Cuban: | 60 | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% |
Income Distribution (18708 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 58 | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 210 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 184 | 4.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 543 | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 461 | 11.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 467 | 11.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 355 | 9.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 748 | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 517 | 13.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 398 | 10.1% |
Commute to Work (18708 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,888 | 78.6% |
| Carpooled: | 386 | 7.8% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.3% |
| Walked: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other means: | 95 | 1.9% |
| Worked from home: | 507 | 10.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- |
Industry (18708 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 1.7% |
| Construction: | 262 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing: | 397 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 281 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade: | 539 | 10.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 258 | 5.2% |
| Information: | 68 | 1.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 492 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 649 | 13.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,365 | 27.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 209 | 4.2% |
| Other services: | 104 | 2.1% |
| Public administration: | 239 | 4.8% |
Poverty Status (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% |
| 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 (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,530 | 96.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,362 | 83.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,048 | 34.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 333 | 3.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (18708 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,959 | 75.1% |
| Social Security income: | 1,447 | 36.7% |
| Retirement income: | 1,287 | 32.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 131 | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 58 | 1.5% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 317 | 8.0% |
Housing Types (18708 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,632 | 87.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 64 | 1.5% |
| 2 units: | 148 | 3.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 146 | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 0.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 135 | 3.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18708 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 152 | 3.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 329 | 7.9% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 403 | 9.7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 595 | 14.3% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,126 | 27.1% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 286 | 6.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 508 | 12.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 280 | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 475 | 11.4% |
Bedrooms (18708 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 307 | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 693 | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,004 | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 886 | 21.3% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 270 | 6.5% |
Heating Fuel (18708 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,605 | 66.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 145 | 3.7% |
| Electricity: | 774 | 19.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 288 | 7.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 32 | 0.8% |
| Wood: | 42 | 1.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.9% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.5% |
Vehicles Available (18708 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 150 | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,185 | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,844 | 46.8% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 762 | 19.3% |
Home Value Distribution (18708 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 3.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 177 | 5.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 687 | 21.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 438 | 13.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 853 | 26.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 647 | 19.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 318 | 9.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.5% |
Housing Costs (18708 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,693 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $671 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,076 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 |
Households (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,941 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,037 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 596 | 15.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 759 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 906 | 23.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 940 | 23.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,500 | 38.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.74 | -- |
Marital Status (18708 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,822 | -- |
| Never married: | 873 | 22.8% |
| Now married: | 2,144 | 56.1% |
| Separated: | 265 | 6.9% |
| Widowed: | 464 | 12.1% |
| Divorced: | 1,024 | 26.8% |
School Enrollment (18708 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,601 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 204 | 12.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 88 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 649 | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 311 | 19.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 349 | 21.8% |
Veterans & Disability (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,365 | -- |
| Veterans: | 634 | 8.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,863 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,015 | 11.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 49 | 4.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 336 | 33.1% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 630 | 62.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18708 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,874 | 88.8% |
| Different house: | 968 | 10.9% |
| Same county: | 448 | 46.3% |
| Different county: | 520 | 53.7% |
| Different state: | 401 | 41.4% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (18708 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,528 | 96.2% |
| Foreign born: | 19 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 335 | 1763.2% |
| Not a citizen: | 335 | 1763.2% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 335 | 1763.2% |
| Asia: | 127 | 668.4% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 14 | 73.7% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 36.8% |
Language Spoken at Home (18708 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,402 | -- |
| English only: | 8,098 | 96.4% |
| Language other than English: | 304 | 3.6% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 59 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 224 | 2.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (18708 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,941 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,738 | 94.8% |
Shavertown, PA18708