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ZIP Code 18656
Pikes Creek, PA, Luzerne County
Population
2,066
Land area
59.6sq mi
People per sq mi
35
City
Pikes Creek
ZIP 18656 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 18656 at a glance
- ZIP 18656 (Pikes Creek) is 88% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,804, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,000 (8% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,010 a month.
Local data for ZIP 18656
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 18656, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,804
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$233,000
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,010/mo
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
30.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
36
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
195
$7.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.2M
32 loans
Campaign donations
$14.3K
1% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 18656, 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° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 18656?
- ZIP code 18656 is in Pikes Creek, PA (Luzerne County).
- What county is ZIP code 18656 in?
- ZIP code 18656 is mostly in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 18656?
- About 2,066 people live in the 18656 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.