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Luzerne County
Mountain Top, PA
18707
18707 ZIP Code — Mountain Top, PA
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18707 is located in
Mountain Top ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Luzerne County .
It covers approximately 51.05 square miles and serves a population of
16,366 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 18707
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,689. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 18707 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
16,366
Population density
321 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
51.05 sq mi
Water area
0.49 sq mi
Latitude
41.1230
Longitude
-75.9521
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.6%
47.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
30.9%
17.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
10.3%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$101,689
Median household income
$252,500
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,642 22.3% 18 and over 12,724 77.7% 65 and over 2,819 17.2% Median age 44.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 15,092 91.1% Asian 820 5% Two or more races 365 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 196 1.2% Other race 60 0.4% Black or African American 19 0.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.6%
47.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
30.9%
17.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
10.3%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 4.8% $25k–$35k 3.6% $35k–$50k 10.1% $50k–$75k 11.0% $75k–$100k 15.7% $100k–$150k 22.5% $150k–$200k 16.2% $200k+ 12.4% Median income $101,689
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $252,500 Median rent / month $784 Owner occupied 90.7% Renter occupied 9.3% Vacant 5.4% Single-family detached 88.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.2% Median rooms 7.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 15.5% 1990–1999 18.3% 1980–1989 9.9% 1970–1979 17.3% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.0% 2 bedrooms 10.4% 3 bedrooms 47.7% 4 bedrooms 32.3% 5+ bedrooms 7.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 23.2% 2 vehicles 44.4% 3 or more 30.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.6% Electricity 19.0% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Fuel oil 14.7% Wood 0.8% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 3,767 62.1% Cohabiting couple 380 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 610 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 1,306 21.5% Households with children under 18 2,250 37.1% Households with seniors (65+) 1,867 30.8% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.6% 26.4% Married 59.0% 54.4% Separated 0.1% 2.4% Widowed 2.0% 8.6% Divorced 6.3% 8.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 44.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 195 4.8% Kindergarten 111 2.7% Elementary school 1,521 37.3% High school 1,346 33.0% College / grad school 904 22.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Professional & management
10.6%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Public administration
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.6% Service 12.4% Sales & office 23.1% Natural resources & construction 6.0% Production & transportation 10.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.9% Government 13.6% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 13.2% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 26.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.2% Retirement income 27.9% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 10.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.4% High blood pressure 30.0% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 19.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 11.5% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 9.3% No health insurance 8.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 71.9% Cholesterol screening 91.9% Teeth loss 10.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 803 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 8.7% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 22.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.8% Public insurance 28.3% No insurance 1.6% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 15,695 95.9% Spanish 419 2.7% Other Indo-European 78 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 251 1.6% Other languages 90 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 15,311 93.6% Born in same state 15,109 92.3% Born in different state 12,683 77.5% Foreign born 202 1.2% Naturalized citizen 1,055 6.4% Not a US citizen 872 82.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2,699 16.5% French 1,032 6.3% Arab 633 3.9% Norwegian 414 2.5% Polish 150 0.9%
Ancestry Count % English 149 0.9% German 104 0.6% Irish 62 0.4% Dutch 7 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.0% Internet access 95.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18707
What city is ZIP code 18707 in?
ZIP code 18707 is primarily assigned to Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18707 in?
ZIP code 18707 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 18707 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 18707 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 18707?
ZIP code 18707 has an estimated population of 16,366 residents, with a density of 321 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18707?
The median household income in ZIP code 18707 is $101,689, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18707?
The median home value in ZIP code 18707 is $252,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 18707 in?
ZIP code 18707 observes the EST timezone.
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