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Duryea, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18642.
Population
5,084
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
920
ZIP codes
1
Duryea and its ZIP codes
Duryea at a glance
- Duryea is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 267th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $62,462, 20% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (38% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,130 a month.
Local data for Duryea, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Duryea, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,462
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$1,130/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,406), Italian Americans (949), Irish Americans (894).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Duryea.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.75B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
PPP loans
$4.79M
67 loans, 488 jobs reported
How people get to work
Duryea, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duryea, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Duryea
1 in or overlapping Duryea. Population shown
Cities near Duryea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HughestownBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| PittstonCity | 1.8 mi | 1.5 |
| West PittstonBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| AvocaBorough | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Old ForgeBorough | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| DupontBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| ExeterBorough | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| YatesvilleBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MoosicBorough | 4.2 mi | 6.5 |
| InkermanCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| TaylorBorough | 4.5 mi | 5.2 |
| LaflinBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WyomingBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| West WyomingBorough | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Upper ExeterCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duryea, PA in?
- Duryea is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Duryea, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Duryea include 18642.
- What is the population of Duryea, PA?
- About 5,084 people live in Duryea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duryea?
- Nearby places include Hughestown (1.8 mi), Pittston (1.8 mi), West Pittston (2.1 mi), Avoca (2.2 mi), Old Forge (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023