18644 ZIP Code — Wyoming, PA

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18644 is located in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. It covers approximately 15.76 square miles and serves a population of 7,506 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18644

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 $167,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18644 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,506

population

15.76

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wyoming	Acceptable
Wyoming	Acceptable
Wyoming	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18643 Pittston (2.8 mi) 18709 Luzerne (3.5 mi) 18704 Kingston (4.1 mi) 18690 Dallas (4.7 mi) 18705 Wilkes Barre (4.8 mi) 18642 Duryea (5.3 mi) 18764 Wilkes Barre (5.5 mi) 18708 Shavertown (6 mi) 18767 Wilkes Barre (6.1 mi) 18766 Wilkes Barre (6.1 mi) 18711 Wilkes Barre (6.1 mi) 18612 Dallas (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,506
Population density	476 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	15.76 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.3362
Longitude	-75.8725
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	43.8%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,506

Population

476

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$41,863

Per capita income

$167,900

Median home value

$808

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,716

Housing units

34.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

173

Under 5

170

141

5–9

140

251

10–14

249

209

15–19

206

20–24

420

25–34

415

536

35–44

529

546

45–54

540

275

55–59

272

259

60–64

255

519

65–74

513

252

75–84

250

125

85+

124

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,402	18.7%
18 and over	6,104	81.3%
65 and over	1,783	23.8%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,314	96.4%
Two or more races	163	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	81	1.1%
Asian	10	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,900
Median rent / month	$808
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	21.7%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.0%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	19.0%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,333	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	400	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	624	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	999	29.8%
Households with children under 18	924	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,429	42.6%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	21.7%
Married	44.8%	43.1%
Separated	3.5%	3.0%
Widowed	3.1%	10.6%
Divorced	15.0%	21.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	34.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	9.8%
Kindergarten	42	2.4%
Elementary school	682	38.4%
High school	389	21.9%
College / grad school	488	27.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Professional & management 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 21.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	574	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,163	95.4%
Spanish	10	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,469	99.5%
Born in same state	7,435	99.1%
Born in different state	6,729	89.6%
Foreign born	34	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	37	0.5%
Not a US citizen	37	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,877	25%
Norwegian	479	6.4%
French	447	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	265	3.5%
English	49	0.7%
Irish	25	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18644

What city is ZIP code 18644 in?

ZIP code 18644 is primarily assigned to Wyoming, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18644 in?

ZIP code 18644 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18644 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 18644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 18644 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 18644 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18644?

The median home value in ZIP code 18644 is $167,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 18644?

ZIP code 18644 has an estimated population of 7,506 residents, with a density of 476 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18644 in?

ZIP code 18644 observes the EST timezone.