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Inkerman, PA

Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population

1,581

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

2,163

ZIP codes

0

Inkerman and its ZIP codes

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Inkerman at a glance

  • Inkerman is about 7.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,402, 35% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • Median rent is $1,434 a month.

Local data for Inkerman, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Inkerman, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,402

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median rent

$1,434/mo

Homeownership

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

56.8

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (271), Irish Americans (250), Polish Americans (224).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Inkerman.

Details

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

Luzerne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Inkerman, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.9%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
  • Worked from home17.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Inkerman, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Inkerman

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HilldaleCensus-designated place1.1 mi0.8
LaflinBorough1.2 mi1.3
WyomingBorough1.4 mi1.4
HudsonCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.4
YatesvilleBorough1.8 mi0.6
BrowntownCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.5
West PittstonBorough2.3 mi0.8
PlainsCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.3
ExeterBorough2.4 mi4.6
PittstonCity2.6 mi1.5
West WyomingBorough2.8 mi3.6
HughestownBorough3.2 mi0.9
SwoyersvilleBorough3.3 mi2.2
Forty FortBorough3.3 mi1.3
LuzerneBorough4.3 mi0.7
DupontBorough4.3 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Inkerman, PA in?
Inkerman is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Inkerman, PA?
About 1,581 people live in Inkerman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Inkerman?
Nearby places include Hilldale (1.1 mi), Laflin (1.2 mi), Wyoming (1.4 mi), Hudson (1.7 mi), Yatesville (1.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023