18709 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to LUZERNE, PA 18709

18709 is a suburban zip code in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Median household income here ($27,500) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $79,900) are fairly typical for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area.

The average family income here is $43,054/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 18709 is $37,895.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 18709 earn an average of $26,544/year. Women earn only $19,128/year.

1,398 people in 18709 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 18709? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.7 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 1,401 men and 1,502 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,181 people (out of the 2,903 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,442 homes, and 154 businesses every day. 64 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

18709 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Barcelona, Spain!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 578 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 2,903
  • White Population: 2,856
  • Black Population: 26
  • Hispanic Population: 59
  • Asian Population: 12
  • Hawaiian Population: 1
  • Indian Population: 9
  • Male Population: 1,401
  • Female Population: 1,502
  • Median Age: 44
  • Median Age of Males: 42
  • Median Age of Females: 46
  • Geography

  • Region: Northeast
  • Division: Middle Atlantic
  • State: Pennsylvania
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre PA
  • County: Luzerne
  • City: Luzerne
  • Longitude: -75.9
  • Latitude: 41.3
  • Elevation: 579 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 570
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,393
  • Drive alone: 1,095
  • Carpool: 186
  • Public transit: 36
  • Ride bikes or walk: 64

  • Average commute time: 19.7 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 65
  •    5 - 9: 148
  •    10 - 14: 306
  •    15 - 19: 368
  •    20 - 24: 239
  •    25 - 29: 63
  •    30 - 34: 88
  •    35 - 39: 3
  •    40 - 44: 23
  •    45 - 59: 48
  •    60 - 89: 13
  •    90 plus: 29
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $79,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,895
  • Businesses: 98
  • Employees: 1,021
  • Annual Payroll: $25,740,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,054
  • Median Family Income: $27,500
  • Average Income for Men: $26,544
  • Average Income for Women: $19,128
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 079
  • State FIPS Code: 42

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 18709 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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