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Hazleton, PA
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18201.
Population
30,111
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,042
ZIP codes
1
Hazleton and its ZIP codes
Hazleton at a glance
- Hazleton is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $46,177, 41% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 (40% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,089 a month.
Local data for Hazleton, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants85
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Hazleton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,177
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$1,089/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (13,107), Italian Americans (3,618), Irish Americans (1,716).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Hazleton.
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
PPP loans
$26.8M
724 loans, 3,609 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hazleton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled21.7%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hazleton, 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
80° / 18°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
ZIP codes in Hazleton
1 in or overlapping Hazleton. Population shown
Cities near Hazleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HazletonBorough | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| HarleighCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| LattimerCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PardeesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| McAdooBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| KelayresCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| JeddoBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ConynghamBorough | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| FreelandBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Beech Mountain LakesCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| WeatherlyBorough | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ShepptonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hazleton, PA in?
- Hazleton is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Hazleton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hazleton include 18201.
- What is the population of Hazleton, PA?
- About 30,111 people live in Hazleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hazleton?
- Nearby places include West Hazleton (2 mi), Harleigh (2.4 mi), Tresckow (2.4 mi), Lattimer (2.9 mi), Pardeesville (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023