18640 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18640, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18640 is a zip code in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, which covers Dupont, Duryea, Hughestown, Jenkins, Laflin, Pittston, Pittston, and Yatesville, with a total population of 16,150 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18640 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18640.

The estimated population of people living in 18640 is 16,150, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18640 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,150
 -4.53% -7.05%
2020
16,917
+0.4%
-
2019
16,850
 -2.14% -
2018
17,218
 -0.9% -
2017
17,375
 - -

Population of 18640 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18640 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.4%
94.7%
 -7.71%
Black/African American
4.4%
1.9%
 +131.58%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
2.5%
 +92.00%
Asian
0.9%
0.2%
 +350.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.7%
 +257.14%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18640 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18640 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18640 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18640 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.7 -4.11% 37 0% 43.2 -4.42%
2020 41.4 -7.8% 37 -10.84% 45.2 -5.04%
2019 44.9 +0.22% 41.5 -2.35% 47.6 +2.81%
2018 44.8 -0.88% 42.5 -0.47% 46.3 -0.43%
2017 45.2 - 42.7 - 46.5 -

The median age of the 18640 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18640 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 575 +62.25% 880 +11.81% 979 961
10 to 19 945 +5.76% 1,100 -7.2% 992 960
20 to 29 1,250 -28.81% 965 -10.6% 921 859
30 to 39 986 +13.61% 1,055 +30.27% 1,108 1,370
40 to 49 1,052 -12.56% 1,153 -33.15% 913 812
50 to 59 1,239 -21.61% 1,573 -25.25% 987 1,195
60 to 69 987 -7.05% 933 +30.8% 898 1,204
70+ 933 -34.73% 1,749 -25.14% 646 1,345

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18640 zip code is $47,593.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18640.

  • Under 25
    $22,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,545.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,007.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18640 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18640, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18640 is currently $66,688.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.85% of households in 18640 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18640 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18640 is $28,978.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18640 by the total population of 18640.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18640 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18640 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18640 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18640 zip over the age of 16 is 12,993.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18640 is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18640 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 735 41.10% 31.10%
20 to 24 years 757 93.50% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 1,023 94.60% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 1,561 89.90% 11.50%
35 to 44 years 1,677 84.90% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 1,954 82.20% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 1,193 69.20% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 1,108 44.90% 8.50%
65 to 74 years 1,647 27.80% 1.10%
75 years and over 1,338 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18640. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,995 62.90% 5.90%
Black or African American 431 73.50% 12.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 139 56.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 133 32.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 291 86.30% 19.90%
Hispanic or Latino 367 64.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,873 62.80% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18640 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18640 is 7,706, with median earnings of $35,822.00.

Women in 18640 are earning approximately 79.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,706 $35,822.00
Male 3,926 $41,061.00
Female 3,780 $32,626.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18640 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 412 $60,500.00
Business and Financial 387 $51,543.00
Computer and Mathematical 73 $55,521.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $80,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $71,129.00
Community and Social Service 338 $34,878.00
Legal 56 $46,842.00
Educational and Library 336 $30,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $37,542.00
Healthcare Practitioners 622 $55,047.00
Healthcare Support 210 $23,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 201 $88,125.00
Law Enforcement 66 $50,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 412 $16,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 237 $30,972.00
Personal Care and Service 239 $14,953.00
Sales 727 $31,989.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,103 $32,802.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $9,167.00
Construction and Extraction 427 $44,421.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 310 $53,185.00
Production 488 $33,615.00
Transportation and Material Moving 302 $35,682.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18640 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18640.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 270 $64,583.00 142 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 171 $68,491.00 216 $50,463.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $56,146.00 12 $45,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $80,417.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 101 $48,393.00 237 $34,611.00
Legal 28 $133,077.00 28 $45,921.00
Educational and Library 56 $50,833.00 280 $24,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $2,499.00 46 $38,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $125,240.00 517 $46,875.00
Healthcare Support 20 $11,250.00 190 $25,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $55,455.00 135 $95,560.00
Law Enforcement 60 $51,667.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 168 $12,813.00 244 $20,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 182 $31,056.00 55 $29,063.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $13,458.00 190 $24,615.00
Sales 285 $41,729.00 442 $20,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 292 $39,519.00 811 $31,715.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $8,889.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 425 $44,468.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $53,318.00 13 $0.00
Production 402 $33,846.00 86 $26,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 281 $36,477.00 21 $8,625.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,839 households in 18640, with an average household size of 2.32 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,886 families living in the 18640 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18640:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,393 334 1,159 2,953
Average Household Size 3.14 2.7 3.28 1.23
Total Families 2,393 334 1,159 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.45 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 3,886 families living in 18640, 12.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18640:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,649 housing units in 18640.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,839 89.41%
Vacant 810 10.59%

34.06% of the total 7,649 housing units in 18640 are rental units. This is approximately 2,605 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,037 are occupied by the owner - or 52.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18640 is $795.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18640 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    197
  • Less than $500
    476
  • $500 to $999
    1,341
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    628
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    136
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18640 is $121,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18640 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    316
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,291
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    957
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    541
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    566
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    320
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18640. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18640 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,947
  • 1940 to 1949
    740
  • 1950 to 1959
    489
  • 1960 to 1969
    528
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,013
  • 1980 to 1989
    628
  • 1990 to 1999
    464
  • 2000 to 2009
    595
  • 2010 to 2013
    236
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18640 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    963
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,716
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,068
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,092

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18640 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18640 that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18640.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    127
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    845
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,368
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,165
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,277
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    522
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    844
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    116
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    126
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    134
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    266
  • 90 or more minutes
    267

Summary

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