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ZIP Code 18709
Luzerne, PA, Luzerne County
Population
2,910
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,829
City
Luzerne
ZIP 18709 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 18709 at a glance
- ZIP 18709 (Luzerne) is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,135 a year, 46% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for ZIP 18709
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 18709, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,135
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
97
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,108
$41.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.2M
91 loans
Campaign donations
$2,467
29% D, 51% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 18709, 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
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 18709?
- ZIP code 18709 is in Luzerne, PA (Luzerne County).
- What county is ZIP code 18709 in?
- ZIP code 18709 is mostly in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 18709?
- About 2,910 people live in the 18709 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.