ZIP Code 18612, PA

Living in 18612

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 28
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 79
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Schools 79
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Residents

18k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$197k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$794 Median Monthly Rent +$241 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke4%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18612

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in 18612

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 14
Feb 27 3 10
Mar 36 3 8
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 40 3 2
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18612

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18612, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18612, PA

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Rock Solid Academy
5 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18612, PA

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Wilkes University
9 miles, SE
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King's College
9 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18612, PA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18612, PA

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