ZIP Code 18656

Located in Sweet Valley, PA (Luzerne County)

ZIP Code 18656 (Sweet Valley, PA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,066 residents (13 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $231,744
  • Average Household Income: $76,804

ZIP code 18656 primarily serves Sweet Valley, PA in Luzerne County. An estimated 2,066 people live within this area, with about 13 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 18656, the average price is around $231,744. That makes local housing 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of $231,975, and 25% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 18656 earns about $76,804 a year. This income is 2% lower than the average family in Pennsylvania ($78,219), and 2% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,066
Median Household Income $76,804
Median Home Value $231,744
Median Age 50.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$44,345
Labor Force Participation56.8%
Unemployment Rate4.8%
Average Commute Time30.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate92.8%
Median Rent$1,010
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)41.7%
Total Housing Units859

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySweet Valley
CountyLuzerne
County FIPS42079
Metro Area (CBSA)Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Population Density13.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.3270, -76.2044
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.81
Dual Income Families47.4%

Marital Status

Married61.6%
Never Married21.1%
Divorced11.6%
Widowed5.7%

Gender

Male47.7%
Female52.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)3.7%
Poverty Rate7.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans11.4%
Disabled Population16.1%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Sweet Valley

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
18656 Current 2,066 $76,804 $231,744

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