18216 ZIP Code — Beaver Meadows, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18216 is located in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 7.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18216

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $57,188. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 18216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,345

population

7.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaver Meadows	Acceptable
Beaver Meadows	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18201 Hazleton (3.4 mi) 18255 Weatherly (4.1 mi) 18202 Hazleton (5.1 mi) 18240 Nesquehoning (5.1 mi) 18237 Mcadoo (6.4 mi) 18232 Lansford (6.9 mi) 18224 Freeland (7.5 mi) 18218 Coaldale (7.6 mi) 18250 Summit Hill (8.2 mi) 18222 Drums (9 mi) 18249 Sugarloaf (10.2 mi) 18229 Jim Thorpe (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,345
Population density	179 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	7.50 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.9294
Longitude	-75.9190
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,345

Population

179

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$57,188

Median household income

$31,330

Per capita income

$116,000

Median home value

$1,171

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

438

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

116

35–44

140

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	273	20.3%
18 and over	1,072	79.7%
65 and over	271	20.1%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Other race 5.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,218	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	119	8.1%
Other race	85	5.8%
Two or more races	34	2.3%
Black or African American	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$57,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 34.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,000
Median rent / month	$1,171
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	50.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	70.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	61	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	77	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	132	25.0%
Households with children under 18	172	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	35.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	27.3%
Married	51.1%	47.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	15.8%
Divorced	11.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.3%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	164	54.5%
High school	65	21.6%
College / grad school	60	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.3%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Public administration 9.1%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.8%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,297	96.4%
Spanish	88	6.8%
Other Indo-European	83	6.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,226	91.2%
Born in same state	1,203	89.4%
Born in different state	1,054	78.4%
Foreign born	23	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	119	8.8%
Not a US citizen	50	42.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	7.1%
English	35	2.6%
French	25	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	1.8%
Norwegian	22	1.6%
Irish	12	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18216

What city is ZIP code 18216 in?

ZIP code 18216 is primarily assigned to Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18216 in?

ZIP code 18216 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18216?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 18216 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 18216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18216 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 18216 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18216?

The median home value in ZIP code 18216 is $116,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18216 in?

ZIP code 18216 observes the EST timezone.