18256 ZIP Code — Weston, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18256 is located in Weston, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 0.39 square miles and serves a population of 179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

179

population

0.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	179
Population density	459 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	0.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9449
Longitude	-76.1358
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	40.3%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

179

Population

459

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

Median household income

$29,396

Per capita income

$158,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	8.4%
18 and over	164	91.6%
65 and over	83	46.4%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	179	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 38.8%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	38.8%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	40.8%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 42.4%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	32.7%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	69.4%
3 bedrooms	22.4%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	73.5%
3 or more	3.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	63.3%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	49.0%
Female householder, no spouse	6	6.1%
Households with children under 18	17	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	64.3%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.7%	16.1%
Married	43.1%	74.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	36.3%	9.7%
Divorced	5.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 22.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

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

Professional & management 47.5%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Construction 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	76.3%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
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	86.7%
Retirement income	58.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	164	91.6%
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)	179	100.0%
Born in same state	179	100.0%
Born in different state	179	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	17.9%
Italian	14	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.7%
Internet access	44.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18256

What city is ZIP code 18256 in?

ZIP code 18256 is primarily assigned to Weston, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18256 in?

ZIP code 18256 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18256 have a large retiree population?

87% of households in ZIP code 18256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18256 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 18256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 18256 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 18256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18256?

The median home value in ZIP code 18256 is $158,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 18256 in?

ZIP code 18256 observes the EST timezone.