18617 ZIP Code — Glen Lyon, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18617 is located in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 5.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18617

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 $81,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $32,955. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18617 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,376

population

5.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glen Lyon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18634 Nanticoke (2.9 mi) 18621 Hunlock Creek (4.8 mi) 18660 Wapwallopen (5.9 mi) 18655 Shickshinny (6.3 mi) 18707 Mountain Top (7.7 mi) 18651 Plymouth (7.7 mi) 18622 Huntington Mills (8.6 mi) 18706 Wilkes Barre (9.3 mi) 18708 Shavertown (9.8 mi) 18765 Wilkes Barre (9.9 mi) 18762 Wilkes Barre (10.1 mi) 18222 Drums (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,376
Population density	237 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	5.81 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.1772
Longitude	-76.0807
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	61.5%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,376

Population

237

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$32,955

Median household income

$33,414

Per capita income

$81,100

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

645

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

25–34

114

115

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	12.9%
18 and over	1,199	87.1%
65 and over	252	18.3%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Two or more races 8.9%

Black or African American 4.9%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,137	82.3%
Two or more races	123	8.9%
Black or African American	67	4.9%
Asian	44	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.4%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 22.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	22.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$32,955

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 53.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,100
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	49.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	68.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.4%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	19.4%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	44.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	27.6%
Cohabiting couple	59	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	209	29.8%
Female householder, no spouse	240	34.2%
Households with children under 18	120	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	31.2%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	32.0%
Married	32.4%	42.0%
Separated	1.3%	3.2%
Widowed	4.9%	9.0%
Divorced	12.3%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	47.9%
High school	22	18.5%
College / grad school	32	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 17.8%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.8%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 17.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,286	93.5%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,376	100.0%
Born in same state	1,341	97.5%
Born in different state	1,174	85.3%
Foreign born	35	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	166	12.1%
English	23	1.7%
Arab	15	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	12	0.9%
French	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	77.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18617

What city is ZIP code 18617 in?

ZIP code 18617 is primarily assigned to Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18617 in?

ZIP code 18617 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18617?

9% 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 18617 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 18617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18617?

18% of residents in ZIP code 18617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18617?

The median home value in ZIP code 18617 is $81,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 18617 in?

ZIP code 18617 observes the EST timezone.