18635 ZIP Code — Nescopeck, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18635 is located in Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 37.64 square miles and serves a population of 3,567 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18635

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,259. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 18635 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,567

population

37.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18635 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18635

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nescopeck	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18603 Berwick (5.7 mi) 18241 Nuremberg (6 mi) 18249 Sugarloaf (6.5 mi) 17985 Zion Grove (6.7 mi) 17859 Orangeville (7.9 mi) 18660 Wapwallopen (8 mi) 18222 Drums (10.5 mi) 17815 Bloomsburg (11.4 mi) 18202 Hazleton (11.6 mi) 18655 Shickshinny (11.7 mi) 18622 Huntington Mills (12.4 mi) 18617 Glen Lyon (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,567
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	37.64 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.0266
Longitude	-76.2111
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,567

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$73,259

Median household income

$36,241

Per capita income

$191,300

Median home value

$916

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,420

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

111

126

5–9

119

10–14

15–19

20–24

177

25–34

167

224

35–44

210

221

45–54

208

146

55–59

138

153

60–64

144

232

65–74

217

101

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	713	20.0%
18 and over	2,854	80.0%
65 and over	834	23.4%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,428	95.3%
Black or African American	64	1.8%
Two or more races	49	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	30	0.8%
Other race	15	0.4%
Asian	7	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$73,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,300
Median rent / month	$916
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	33.2%
Wood	6.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	867	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	97	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	238	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	297	19.8%
Households with children under 18	359	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	597	39.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	20.1%
Married	59.3%	58.6%
Separated	2.4%	0.9%
Widowed	4.5%	11.2%
Divorced	10.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	10.6%
Kindergarten	87	12.5%
Elementary school	267	38.3%
High school	127	18.2%
College / grad school	142	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Retail trade 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Construction 7.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	239	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,337	93.6%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,540	99.2%
Born in same state	3,531	99.0%
Born in different state	3,071	86.1%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.8%
Not a US citizen	16	59.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	550	15.4%
French	329	9.2%
English	193	5.4%
Arab	181	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	0.3%
Polish	5	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18635

What city is ZIP code 18635 in?

ZIP code 18635 is primarily assigned to Nescopeck, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18635 in?

ZIP code 18635 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 18635 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 18635 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 18635 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 18635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18635?

The median home value in ZIP code 18635 is $191,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 18635?

ZIP code 18635 has an estimated population of 3,567 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18635 in?

ZIP code 18635 observes the EST timezone.