ZIP Code 18642, PA

Living in 18642

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 33
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 78
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Schools 55
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Residents

4k Population +85 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$513 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas5%
Utility gas67%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18642

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in 18642

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 27 3 10
Mar 35 3 8
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 40 3 2
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18642

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18642, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18642, PA

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New Story School
6 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18642, PA

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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
7 miles, NE
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Marywood University
9 miles, NE
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King's College
9 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18642, PA

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Moses Taylor Hospital
7 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18642, PA

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