18643 ZIP Code — Pittston, PA
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18643 is located in Pittston, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 18.27 square miles and serves a population of 12,737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.
About ZIP code 18643
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 $154,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $65,500. 40% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,737
population
18.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18643 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18643
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittston | Acceptable |
| Pittston | Acceptable |
| Pittston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18644 Wyoming (2.8 mi)
18642 Duryea (3.5 mi)
18518 Old Forge (5.1 mi)
18641 Pittston (6 mi)
18709 Luzerne (6.2 mi)
18517 Taylor (6.6 mi)
18640 Pittston (6.7 mi)
18705 Wilkes Barre (6.7 mi)
18704 Kingston (6.8 mi)
18690 Dallas (6.8 mi)
18615 Falls (7.6 mi)
18612 Dallas (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,737 |
| Population density | 697 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3679 |
| Longitude | -75.8397 |
| 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 | 46.3% | 47.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 31.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 17.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
12,737
Population
697
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$65,500
Median household income
$38,120
Per capita income
$154,500
Median home value
$865
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
4,828
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
274
Under 5
272
385
5–9
382
288
10–14
286
351
15–19
347
310
20–24
307
756
25–34
750
743
35–44
736
857
45–54
849
424
55–59
420
583
60–64
577
817
65–74
809
361
75–84
357
249
85+
247
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,353 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 10,384 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,840 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,228 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 285 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 177 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.3% | 47.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 31.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 17.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
20.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $65,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
21.5%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,500 |
| Median rent / month | $865 |
| Owner occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter occupied | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.2% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 13.5% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,524 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 550 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,039 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,609 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,487 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,117 | 37.0% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 28.7% |
| Married | 50.3% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 321 | 13.8% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 801 | 34.5% |
| High school | 645 | 27.8% |
| College / grad school | 427 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Retail trade
8.1%
Public administration
7.1%
Professional & management
6.5%
Construction
5.6%
Other services
4.5%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 32.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 889 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.6% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,191 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 102 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,486 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,348 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,692 | 83.9% |
| Foreign born | 138 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 251 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 97 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,260 | 25.6% |
| French | 765 | 6% |
| Norwegian | 630 | 4.9% |
| English | 294 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 166 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18643
What city is ZIP code 18643 in?
ZIP code 18643 is primarily assigned to Pittston, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18643 in?
ZIP code 18643 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18643 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 18643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18643?
The median home value in ZIP code 18643 is $154,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 18643?
ZIP code 18643 has an estimated population of 12,737 residents, with a density of 697 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18643?
The median household income in ZIP code 18643 is $65,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18643 in?
ZIP code 18643 observes the EST timezone.