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Nanticoke, PA
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18634.
Population
10,653
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,081
ZIP codes
1
Nanticoke and its ZIP codes
Nanticoke at a glance
- Nanticoke is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $57,462, 26% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,100 (58% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Nanticoke, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nanticoke, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,462
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$108,100
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (2,868), Irish Americans (1,895), German Americans (1,622).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Nanticoke.
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
How people get to work
Nanticoke, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke
1 in or overlapping Nanticoke. Population shown
Cities near Nanticoke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheatownCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| West NanticokeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| WanamieCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1 |
| Warrior RunBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| NuangolaBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| PlymouthBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Sugar NotchBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Glen LyonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.6 |
| AshleyBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| LarksvilleBorough | 5.4 mi | 4.7 |
| ChaseCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.3 |
| SilkworthCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.4 |
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Wilkes-BarreCity | 6.7 mi | 6.8 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Mountain TopCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nanticoke, PA in?
- Nanticoke is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Nanticoke, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nanticoke include 18634.
- What is the population of Nanticoke, PA?
- About 10,653 people live in Nanticoke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nanticoke?
- Nearby places include Sheatown (1.2 mi), West Nanticoke (1.3 mi), Wanamie (2.7 mi), Warrior Run (2.9 mi), Nuangola (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023