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Luzerne, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18709.
Population
2,723
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,852
ZIP codes
1
Luzerne and its ZIP codes
Luzerne at a glance
- Luzerne is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,135, 46% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,900 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Luzerne, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luzerne, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,135
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$113,900
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (607), German Americans (552), Irish Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Luzerne.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
$5.2M
91 loans, 782 jobs reported
How people get to work
Luzerne, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luzerne, 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 Luzerne
1 in or overlapping Luzerne. Population shown
Cities near Luzerne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PringleBorough | 0.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CourtdaleBorough | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Forty FortBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.3 |
| SwoyersvilleBorough | 1.3 mi | 2.2 |
| KingstonBorough | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| TrucksvilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| LarksvilleBorough | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| PlainsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Wilkes-BarreCity | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
| WyomingBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| West WyomingBorough | 3.2 mi | 3.6 |
| ShavertownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
| HilldaleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HudsonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ChaseCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luzerne, PA in?
- Luzerne is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Luzerne, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Luzerne include 18709.
- What is the population of Luzerne, PA?
- About 2,723 people live in Luzerne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luzerne?
- Nearby places include Pringle (0.5 mi), Courtdale (0.9 mi), Forty Fort (1.1 mi), Swoyersville (1.3 mi), Kingston (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023