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Exeter, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18643.
Population
5,541
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,200
ZIP codes
1
Exeter and its ZIP codes
Exeter at a glance
- Exeter is about 4.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 239th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $57,639, 26% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,800 (42% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Exeter, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Exeter, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,639
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$146,800
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,331), Irish Americans (1,050), Polish Americans (862).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Exeter.
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
$2.8B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
How people get to work
Exeter, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Exeter, 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 Exeter
1 in or overlapping Exeter. Population shown
Cities near Exeter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West PittstonBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.8 |
| West WyomingBorough | 1.8 mi | 3.6 |
| WyomingBorough | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| PittstonCity | 2.2 mi | 1.5 |
| InkermanCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| DuryeaBorough | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| HughestownBorough | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| YatesvilleBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| HilldaleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| LaflinBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| SwoyersvilleBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| HudsonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Forty FortBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| DupontBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Exeter, PA in?
- Exeter is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Exeter, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Exeter include 18643.
- What is the population of Exeter, PA?
- About 5,541 people live in Exeter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Exeter?
- Nearby places include West Pittston (1.5 mi), West Wyoming (1.8 mi), Wyoming (2 mi), Pittston (2.2 mi), Inkerman (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023