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Mountain Top, PA
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18707.
Population
11,850
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
789
ZIP codes
1
Mountain Top and its ZIP codes
Mountain Top at a glance
- Mountain Top is about 2.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $109,535 a year, 40% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,700 (17% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Mountain Top, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain Top, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,535
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$297,700
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
45.6%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,820), Polish Americans (2,148), German Americans (2,083).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Mountain Top.
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
$19.2M
344 loans, 2,879 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mountain Top, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home22.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Top, 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
79° / 16°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Mountain Top
1 in or overlapping Mountain Top. Population shown
Cities near Mountain Top
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar NotchBorough | 4 mi | 1 |
| Warrior RunBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| NuangolaBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| AshleyBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Laurel RunBorough | 5.7 mi | 5.1 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Penn Lake ParkBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| NanticokeCity | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Beech Mountain LakesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Wilkes-BarreCity | 7.2 mi | 6.8 |
| PlymouthBorough | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| SheatownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Bear Creek VillageBorough | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| WanamieCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| West NanticokeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Top, PA in?
- Mountain Top is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Mountain Top, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mountain Top include 18707.
- What is the population of Mountain Top, PA?
- About 11,850 people live in Mountain Top, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Top?
- Nearby places include Sugar Notch (4 mi), Warrior Run (4.3 mi), Nuangola (4.4 mi), Ashley (4.9 mi), Laurel Run (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023