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Upper Exeter, PA
Census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,004
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
511
ZIP codes
0
Upper Exeter and its ZIP codes
Upper Exeter at a glance
- Upper Exeter is 76% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,552 a year, 10% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,700 (13% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Upper Exeter, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upper Exeter, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,552
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$221,700
Homeownership
91.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
29.4
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (289), German Americans (251), Italian Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Upper Exeter.
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
Upper Exeter, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upper Exeter, 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
Cities near Upper Exeter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West FallsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ExeterBorough | 5.1 mi | 4.6 |
| DuryeaBorough | 5.2 mi | 5.5 |
| West WyomingBorough | 5.6 mi | 3.6 |
| West PittstonBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Old ForgeBorough | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| PittstonCity | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| HughestownBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| WyomingBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| AvocaBorough | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| TaylorBorough | 7.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Lake WinolaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| ShavertownCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Misericordia UniversityCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| SwoyersvilleBorough | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upper Exeter, PA in?
- Upper Exeter is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Upper Exeter, PA?
- About 1,004 people live in Upper Exeter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upper Exeter?
- Nearby places include West Falls (3.3 mi), Exeter (5.1 mi), Duryea (5.2 mi), West Wyoming (5.6 mi), West Pittston (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023