18612 ZIP Code — Dallas, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18612 is located in Dallas, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 54.50 square miles and serves a population of 18,033 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,932. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18612 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,033

population

54.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dallas	Acceptable
Dallas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18690 Dallas (1.8 mi) 18618 Harveys Lake (3.4 mi) 18708 Shavertown (4.2 mi) 18644 Wyoming (6.2 mi) 18709 Luzerne (6.7 mi) 18704 Kingston (6.9 mi) 18651 Plymouth (7.7 mi) 18643 Pittston (7.8 mi) 18621 Hunlock Creek (8.9 mi) 18765 Wilkes Barre (9.2 mi) 18769 Wilkes Barre (9.2 mi) 18764 Wilkes Barre (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,033
Population density	331 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	54.50 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	41.3549
Longitude	-75.9889
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

18,033

Population

331

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$95,932

Median household income

$40,354

Per capita income

$241,500

Median home value

$1,131

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

5,555

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

323

Under 5

287

545

5–9

482

501

10–14

444

633

15–19

560

789

20–24

698

1,042

25–34

922

1,340

35–44

1,186

1,241

45–54

1,099

756

55–59

670

539

60–64

478

919

65–74

814

610

75–84

541

326

85+

288

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,053	16.9%
18 and over	14,980	83.1%
65 and over	3,498	19.4%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,977	86.9%
Black or African American	1,209	6.6%
Two or more races	413	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	355	1.9%
Other race	213	1.2%
Asian	194	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.2%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$95,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,500
Median rent / month	$1,131
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.8%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	14.6%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,386	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	312	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	977	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,409	23.2%
Households with children under 18	1,684	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,227	36.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	30.1%
Married	44.2%	50.0%
Separated	1.7%	1.8%
Widowed	3.2%	11.1%
Divorced	10.3%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 17.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	276	6.3%
Kindergarten	127	2.9%
Elementary school	1,243	28.4%
High school	898	20.5%
College / grad school	1,826	41.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 6.6%

Retail trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 43.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,110	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,423	96.6%
Spanish	212	1.2%
Other Indo-European	143	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.2%
Other languages	17	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,490	97.0%
Born in same state	17,328	96.1%
Born in different state	14,175	78.6%
Foreign born	162	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	543	3.0%
Not a US citizen	428	78.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,828	15.7%
French	1,462	8.1%
Norwegian	841	4.7%
Arab	720	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	290	1.6%
Polish	92	0.5%
Irish	45	0.2%
German	37	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	91.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18612

What city is ZIP code 18612 in?

ZIP code 18612 is primarily assigned to Dallas, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18612 in?

ZIP code 18612 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18612 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 18612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18612 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 18612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18612?

ZIP code 18612 has an estimated population of 18,033 residents, with a density of 331 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18612?

The median household income in ZIP code 18612 is $95,932, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18612 in?

ZIP code 18612 observes the EST timezone.