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Lattimer, PA
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18234.
Population
684
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,983
ZIP codes
1
Lattimer and its ZIP codes
Lattimer at a glance
- Lattimer is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,206, 60% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,900 (14% below Pennsylvania).
Housing and community stats
Lattimer, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,206
Poverty rate
34.8%
Median home value
$217,900
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
2.4%
Median age
65.2
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ukrainian Americans (197), German Americans (181), Italian Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Lattimer.
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
Lattimer, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lattimer, 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
ZIP codes in Lattimer
1 in or overlapping Lattimer. Population shown
Cities near Lattimer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PardeesvilleCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HarleighCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.6 |
| West HazletonBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| HazletonCity | 2.9 mi | 6 |
| JeddoBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| FreelandBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Beech Mountain LakesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Beaver MeadowsBorough | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| ConynghamBorough | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| TresckowCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| McAdooBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| KelayresCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Hickory HillsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| WeatherlyBorough | 8.2 mi | 3 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lattimer, PA in?
- Lattimer is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Lattimer, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lattimer include 18234.
- What is the population of Lattimer, PA?
- About 684 people live in Lattimer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lattimer?
- Nearby places include Pardeesville (0.6 mi), Harleigh (0.6 mi), West Hazleton (2.9 mi), Hazleton (2.9 mi), Jeddo (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023