18246 ZIP Code — Rock Glen, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18246 is located in Rock Glen, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 2.18 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18246

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $74,167. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

211

population

2.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock Glen	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	2.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9510
Longitude	-76.1589
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	42.7%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$74,167

Median household income

$24,723

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	26.1%
18 and over	156	73.9%
65 and over	20	9.5%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Other race 13.5%

Group	Count	%
White	178	73%
Hispanic or Latino	33	13.5%
Other race	33	13.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

$35k–$50k 33.9%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	33.9%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	27.4%
Median income	$74,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 47.8%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	56.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	66.7%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	59.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	58.1%
Wood	27.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	32.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	23	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	29.0%
Average household size	3.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	15.8%
Married	53.2%	43.2%
Separated	0.0%	15.8%
Widowed	0.0%	3.2%
Divorced	24.1%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	53.8%
High school	18	46.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 39.1%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Other services 12.8%

Information 11.3%

Professional & management 11.3%

Education & healthcare 6.8%

Construction 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	2.3%
Sales & office	46.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

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	37.1%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	195	92.4%
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)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	205	97.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	14.2%
Arab	28	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	9.5%
Italian	6	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18246

What city is ZIP code 18246 in?

ZIP code 18246 is primarily assigned to Rock Glen, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18246 in?

ZIP code 18246 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18246 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 18246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18246?

ZIP code 18246 has an estimated population of 211 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18246?

The median household income in ZIP code 18246 is $74,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 18246 in?

ZIP code 18246 observes the EST timezone.