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Kingston, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18704.
Population
13,397
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,242
ZIP codes
1
Kingston and its ZIP codes
Kingston at a glance
- Kingston is about 21 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $55,347 a year, 29% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,900 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Kingston, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kingston, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,347
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,103), Polish Americans (2,014), German Americans (1,733).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Kingston.
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
Kingston, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kingston, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Kingston
1 in or overlapping Kingston. Population shown
Cities near Kingston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.2 |
| PringleBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Forty FortBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Wilkes-BarreCity | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| LuzerneBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| CourtdaleBorough | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| PlainsCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| SwoyersvilleBorough | 2.3 mi | 2.2 |
| LarksvilleBorough | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HudsonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| HilldaleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| AshleyBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| PlymouthBorough | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WyomingBorough | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| TrucksvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingston, PA in?
- Kingston is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Kingston, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kingston include 18704.
- What is the population of Kingston, PA?
- About 13,397 people live in Kingston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingston?
- Nearby places include Edwardsville (1.1 mi), Pringle (1.1 mi), Forty Fort (1.3 mi), Wilkes-Barre (1.3 mi), Luzerne (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023