18642 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18642, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18642 is a zip code in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, which covers Duryea and Hughestown, with a total population of 3,814 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 18642 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18642.

The estimated population of people living in 18642 is 3,814, with a median age of 51.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18642 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,814
 -1.24% -15.58%
2020
3,862
 -3.4% -
2019
3,998
 -4.12% -
2018
4,170
 -7.7% -
2017
4,518
 - -

Population of 18642 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18642 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
93.3%
96.4%
 -3.22%
Black/African American
4.2%
0.6%
 +600.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
2.6%
 -38.46%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18642 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 18642 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18642 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18642 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.4 +0.19% 52.3 +4.6% 51.1 -1.35%
2020 51.3 +13.25% 50 +17.1% 51.8 +9.98%
2019 45.3 +6.09% 42.7 +6.48% 47.1 +8.28%
2018 42.7 +1.67% 40.1 +1.52% 43.5 0%
2017 42 - 39.5 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 18642 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 18642 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 9 319 -38.82% 166 -8.15% 203 131
10 to 19 266 -27.08% 207 -1.27% 191 175
20 to 29 150 -6.93% 219 -45.61% 137 127
30 to 39 449 -78.63% 349 -49.83% 180 190
40 to 49 252 -18.67% 334 -18.36% 194 270
50 to 59 316 +30.33% 292 +23.86% 417 366
60 to 69 376 6.51% 349 +6.76% 371 351
70+ 135 +49.89% 339 -7.41% 213 298

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18642 zip code is $71,939.00.

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 18642.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,826.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,085.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,688.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18642 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 18642, 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 18642 is currently $78,412.00.

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.

1.82% of households in 18642 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 18642 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18642 is $36,445.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18642 by the total population of 18642.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18642 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18642 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
    9.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18642 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18642 zip over the age of 16 is 3,251.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% 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 18642 is 63.20%.

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 18642 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 137 92.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 147 87.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 117 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 193 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 482 84.90% 13.00%
45 to 54 years 593 83.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 349 77.90% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 233 55.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 701 35.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 299 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18642. 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 3,117 65.70% 3.40%
Black or African American 78 41.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 56 80.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 23 52.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,117 65.70% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18642 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 18642 is 2,056, with median earnings of $41,563.00.

Women in 18642 are earning approximately 61.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,056 $41,563.00
Male 1,018 $58,283.00
Female 1,038 $35,556.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18642 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 158 $74,375.00
Business and Financial 75 $69,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $80,547.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 62 $45,405.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $68,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 188 $79,375.00
Healthcare Support 140 $19,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 172 $12,823.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 176 $27,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 290 $35,346.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 95 $57,736.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $53,690.00
Production 220 $52,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $77,212.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18642 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 18642.

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 80 $74,479.00 78 $72,396.00
Business and Financial 37 $0.00 38 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 62 $45,405.00
Legal 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $26,635.00 70 $69,342.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 99 $132,903.00 89 $54,625.00
Healthcare Support 45 $0.00 95 $40,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 42 $6,184.00 130 $13,629.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17 $0.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 66 $9,667.00 110 $27,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $34,205.00 260 $35,615.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 95 $57,736.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $53,690.00 0 $0.00
Production 204 $54,028.00 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $77,212.00 0 $0.00

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 1,763 households in 18642, with an average household size of 2.16 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 1,021 families living in the 18642 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 18642:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 824 36 161 742
Average Household Size 2.9 2.33 2.66 1.23
Total Families 824 36 161 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.33 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 1,021 families living in 18642, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18642:

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 2,050 housing units in 18642.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,763 86.00%
Vacant 287 14.00%

19.71% of the total 2,050 housing units in 18642 are rental units. This is approximately 404 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,340 are occupied by the owner - or 65.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18642 is $826.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18642 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
    19
  • Less than $500
    98
  • $500 to $999
    189
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    58
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    59
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18642 is $123,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18642 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    469
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    296
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    171
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    213
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    151
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18642. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18642 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    645
  • 1940 to 1949
    183
  • 1950 to 1959
    190
  • 1960 to 1969
    218
  • 1970 to 1979
    253
  • 1980 to 1989
    92
  • 1990 to 1999
    85
  • 2000 to 2009
    367
  • 2010 to 2013
    17
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 18642 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    115
  • 1 vehicle available
    726
  • 2 vehicles available
    726
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    196

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18642 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18642 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18642.

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
    29
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    129
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    378
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    380
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    351
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    324
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    94
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    63
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18642 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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