County ProfilePA
Luzerne County
Population: 325,594 · 52 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
325,594
People
Median age
42
Housing
Total households
135,055
Income
Median household income
$63,691
Housing
Total housing units
151,287
Employment
Employment rate
56.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.4%
County details
Local time 02:48:40(ET)| Name | Luzerne |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 52total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 32 Standard14 PO Box6 Unique |
| Area code | 272, 570 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.1730778, -75.9760533 |
| Land area | 889.8 sq miles(2,304.6 km²) |
Map of Luzerne county, Pennsylvania with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Luzerne County
Compare the largest cities in Luzerne County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barre | 44,328 | $48,515 | 14ZIPs |
| Hazleton | 29,963 | $46,177 | 2ZIPs |
| Kingston | 13,349 | $55,347 | 1ZIPs |
| Mountain Top | 11,489 | $109,535 | 1ZIPs |
| Nanticoke | 10,628 | $57,462 | 1ZIPs |
| Drums | 9,114 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pittston | 7,591 | $49,941 | 3ZIPs |
| Plymouth | 5,763 | $39,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Duryea | 5,036 | $62,462 | 1ZIPs |
| Hunlock Creek | 5,014 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sugarloaf | 4,151 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Freeland | 3,833 | $57,833 | 1ZIPs |
| Wapwallopen | 3,578 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wyoming | 3,102 | $71,950 | 1ZIPs |
| Harveys Lake | 2,788 | $75,510 | 1ZIPs |
| Luzerne | 2,711 | $42,135 | 1ZIPs |
| Dallas | 2,694 | $91,050 | 2ZIPs |
| Sweet Valley | 2,106 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Shavertown | 1,968 | $75,781 | 1ZIPs |
| Glen Lyon | 1,877 | $48,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Conyngham | 1,825 | $69,737 | 1ZIPs |
| Nescopeck | 1,480 | $62,833 | 1ZIPs |
| White Haven | 1,166 | $67,656 | 1ZIPs |
| Harleigh | 1,050 | $130,329 | 1ZIPs |
| Shickshinny | 632 | $42,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Lattimer Mines | 411 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Weston | 332 | $69,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Drifton | 314 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bear Creek | 291 | $160,962 | 1ZIPs |
| Huntington Mills | 247 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rock Glen | 154 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Milnesville | 137 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ebervale | 74 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lehman | 9 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sybertsville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Luzerne County
Review the most populated postal areas across Luzerne County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18702 | Wilkes Barre | $56,378 | 42,133 |
| 18201 | Hazleton | $47,802 | 31,310 |
| 18704 | Kingston | $64,444 | 31,138 |
| 18612 | Dallas | $93,750 | 18,210 |
| 18640 | Pittston | $60,862 | 16,351 |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre | $58,558 | 16,338 |
| 18707 | Mountain Top | $109,567 | 16,042 |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre | $59,344 | 14,832 |
| 18202 | Hazleton | $55,153 | 13,894 |
| 18634 | Nanticoke | $61,439 | 13,702 |
| 18643 | Pittston | $63,125 | 12,165 |
| 18222 | Drums | $108,581 | 9,114 |
| 18708 | Shavertown | $98,545 | 8,988 |
| 18651 | Plymouth | $41,990 | 8,723 |
| 18644 | Wyoming | $70,026 | 7,336 |
| 18641 | Pittston | $75,708 | 6,608 |
| 18224 | Freeland | $69,620 | 6,377 |
| 18655 | Shickshinny | $72,571 | 5,881 |
| 18661 | White Haven | $75,057 | 5,611 |
| 18621 | Hunlock Creek | $71,964 | 5,014 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS