18234 ZIP Code — Lattimer Mines, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18234 is located in Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 18234

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 3% 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 disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 18234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

409

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18234

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City	Status
Lattimer Mines	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	1,636 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9918
Longitude	-75.9644
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	55.6%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

1,636

People per sq mi

65.2

Median age

Median household income

$35,830

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

47.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

3.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

143

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	409	100.0%
65 and over	242	59.2%
Median age	65.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	409	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 47.3%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 31.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	47.3%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	31.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 55.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	47.9%
Renter occupied	52.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	31.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	68.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	47.3%
2 bedrooms	47.6%
3 bedrooms	5.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	47.3%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	9.9%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	31.5%
Fuel oil	68.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	167	57.2%
Female householder, no spouse	125	42.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	42.8%
Average household size	1.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	0.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.8%
Divorced	0.0%	80.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 77.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 18.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 52.5%

Education & healthcare 34.5%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Retail trade 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	59.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.7%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	47.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	63.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	82.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	92.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	409	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	409	100.0%
Born in same state	409	100.0%
Born in different state	271	66.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	15.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	71.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18234

What city is ZIP code 18234 in?

ZIP code 18234 is primarily assigned to Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18234 in?

ZIP code 18234 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18234 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 18234 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18234 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 18234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 18234?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 18234?

ZIP code 18234 has an estimated population of 409 residents, with a density of 1,617 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18234 in?

ZIP code 18234 observes the EST timezone.