18224 ZIP Code — Freeland, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18224 is located in Freeland, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 14.27 square miles and serves a population of 6,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18224

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 $106,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $60,966. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18224 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,003

population

14.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freeland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18255 Weatherly (6.6 mi) 18216 Beaver Meadows (7.5 mi) 18661 White Haven (7.9 mi) 18222 Drums (8.3 mi) 18707 Mountain Top (8.5 mi) 18201 Hazleton (8.5 mi) 18202 Hazleton (9.3 mi) 18229 Jim Thorpe (10.2 mi) 18240 Nesquehoning (11.1 mi) 18706 Wilkes Barre (12.6 mi) 18660 Wapwallopen (12.9 mi) 18249 Sugarloaf (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,003
Population density	421 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	14.27 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	41.0260
Longitude	-75.8524
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,003

Population

421

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$60,966

Median household income

$31,016

Per capita income

$106,000

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

2,131

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

172

Under 5

173

152

5–9

153

137

10–14

138

236

15–19

237

178

20–24

179

316

25–34

318

321

35–44

324

307

45–54

310

316

55–59

318

235

60–64

236

387

65–74

391

119

75–84

120

115

85+

115

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,265	21.1%
18 and over	4,738	78.9%
65 and over	1,247	20.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 4.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,276	81%
Hispanic or Latino	507	7.8%
Other race	285	4.4%
Two or more races	232	3.6%
Black or African American	167	2.6%
Asian	39	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$60,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,000
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	46.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	47.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	62.9%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,287	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	109	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	478	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	781	29.4%
Households with children under 18	741	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,018	38.3%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	25.8%
Married	56.5%	45.4%
Separated	0.7%	2.3%
Widowed	5.8%	18.8%
Divorced	6.6%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	4.0%
Kindergarten	40	3.0%
Elementary school	543	40.9%
High school	340	25.6%
College / grad school	352	26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 22.2%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	31.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,658	94.3%
Spanish	358	6.3%
Other Indo-European	349	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,679	94.6%
Born in same state	5,365	89.4%
Born in different state	4,256	70.9%
Foreign born	314	5.2%
Naturalized citizen	324	5.4%
Not a US citizen	113	34.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	783	13%
French	210	3.5%
English	132	2.2%
Irish	99	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	0.4%
Norwegian	13	0.2%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18224

What city is ZIP code 18224 in?

ZIP code 18224 is primarily assigned to Freeland, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18224 in?

ZIP code 18224 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18224 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 18224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18224?

The median home value in ZIP code 18224 is $106,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 18224?

ZIP code 18224 has an estimated population of 6,003 residents, with a density of 421 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18224?

The median household income in ZIP code 18224 is $60,966, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18224 in?

ZIP code 18224 observes the EST timezone.