ZIP Code 18201: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA
Total population: 32,067 Household income: $47,802 Rent: $1,090

Overview

Total population
32,067
Rent
$1,090
Year built
1953
Household income
$47,802
Per capita income
$22,114
Poverty rate
24.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
55.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Pennsylvania
County
Luzerne County
City
Hazleton
Total population
32,067
Adults over 25
21,529
Total households
12,294
Household size
2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$47,802
Per capita income
$22,114
Poverty rate
24.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
55.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,090
Year built
1953
Households that rent
46.6%
Households that own
53.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
38.5%
Black
4.5%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
24.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
60.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
39.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,203 (96%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
556 (4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
34%
High school graduate or GED
40.9%
Some college or associate degree
14.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 18201 with: Luzerne County, PA Scranton metro area, PA Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 18201

Total population32,067
Rent$1,090
Year built1953
Household income$47,802
Per capita income$22,114
Poverty rate24.4%
Unemployment rateN/A

Luzerne County, PA

Total population327,675
Rent$1,004
Year built1960
Household income$63,691
Per capita income$36,493
Poverty rate15.3%
Unemployment rate4%

Scranton Metro Area, PA

Total population569,788
Rent$1,003
Year built1959
Household income$65,158
Per capita income$36,939
Poverty rate14.8%
Unemployment rate4.2%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639
Rent$1,209
Year built1965
Household income$77,971
Per capita income$44,355
Poverty rate11.7%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP18201 CountyLuzerne, PAMetro AreaScranton metro area, PAStatePennsylvaniaCountryUnited States
Total population32,067327,675569,78813,018,639334,922,499
Rent$1,090$1,004$1,003$1,209$1,413
Year built19531960195919651980
Household income$47,802$63,691$65,158$77,971$80,734
Per capita income$22,114$36,493$36,939$44,355$44,673
Poverty rate24.4%15.3%14.8%11.7%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4%4.2%3.6%4%

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Summary for 18201

Rent & Income

In 18201, the typical monthly rent is $1,090 and the typical household income is $47,802. Rent here is lower than Pennsylvania, and household income is lower than Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 24.4%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 46.6% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 55.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 10.7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 18201 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 18201 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 18201 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,090 15 / 107 from lower rent $725 – $2,177
Household income $47,802 95 / 107 from higher income $31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate 24.4% 92 / 107 from lower poverty 2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 18201

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 15th out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. Across Pennsylvania, figures vary from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 18201 stands 95th out of 107 ZIP Codes. Throughout Pennsylvania, numbers span from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 92nd out of 107 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 18201 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,090 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 18201

Annual Household Income: $47,802

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 18201

Estimated Rate: 24.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 18201

In ZIP Code 18201, households that rent: 5,724 (46.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,724 46.6%
Owner-Occupied 6,570 53.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 18201

In ZIP Code 18201, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,163 (55.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,163 55.3%
Other renter households 2,561 44.7%
Total renter households 5,724 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 18201

Less than High School: 7,321 people (34%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,815 people (40.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,087 people (14.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,306 people (10.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,529

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.