Zip code 18651: Plymouth, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 18651?

18651 is assigned to Plymouth, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 18651 in?

18651 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 18651?

About 8,703 people live in 18651, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 18651?

The median household income in 18651 is $41,990.

Q: What zip codes are near 18651?

The closest zip codes to 18651 are 18708, 18704, 18766, 18701, 18703.

Residential delivery areaLuzerne CountyEastern Time

Population

8,703

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$98K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$951/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

722 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 18651

18651 is a suburban zip code in Plymouth, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 8,703 people live here, or 722 per square mile. The median resident is 40.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,990 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,600, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $951 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 18651 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.9%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%281st of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.515
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.47479th of 1,697 in PA
Housing vacancy18%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%381st of 1,699 in PA
Poverty rate20.6%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%195th of 1,699 in PA
Unemployment rate7.8%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%267th of 1,704 in PA
Residents under 1826.2%
82nd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%219th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters57.6%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%281st of 1,596 in PA
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%879th of 1,707 in PA
Median age40.1
58th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,236th of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older17.4%
56th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,235th of 1,707 in PA
Government workers13.4%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%581st of 1,704 in PA
Population density722/sq mi
38th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi554th of 1,707 in PA
Average commute23.9 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,121st of 1,596 in PA
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%696th of 1,705 in PA
Diversity index37.2
32nd
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6317th of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents5.5%
32nd
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%375th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate56.2%
26th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,542nd of 1,698 in PA
Work from home7.9%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,096th of 1,704 in PA
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%922nd of 1,704 in PA
Median gross rent$951
17th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209744th of 1,366 in PA
Per capita income$28,955
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,423rd of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$37,934
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,437th of 1,693 in PA
Population8,703
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639457th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$41,990
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,562nd of 1,617 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher10.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,519th of 1,706 in PA
Broadband access78.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,489th of 1,698 in PA
Median home value$97,600
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,480th of 1,628 in PA
Self-employed workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,466th of 1,704 in PA

Measure	18651	Luzerne	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Healthcare workers	14.9%	11.7%	11.5%	9.7%	95th	281st of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.515	0.464	0.474	0.483	92nd	79th of 1,697
Housing vacancy	18%	10.7%	9.2%	10.1%	91st	381st of 1,699
Poverty rateWeakness	20.6%	15.3%	11.7%	12.5%	86th	195th of 1,699
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.8%	5.8%	5.3%	5.2%	86th	267th of 1,704
Residents under 18	26.2%	20.3%	20.4%	22%	82nd	219th of 1,707
Rent-burdened renters	57.6%	46.4%	48.2%	51.1%	76th	281st of 1,596
Veterans	6.7%	6.5%	6.1%	6.2%	62nd	879th of 1,707
Median age	40.1	42	40.9	38.9	58th	1,236th of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	17.4%	20.1%	19.5%	17.2%	56th	1,235th of 1,707
Government workers	13.4%	13.2%	11.5%	14.5%	48th	581st of 1,704
Population density	722/sq mi	368/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	38th	554th of 1,707
Average commute	23.9 min	23.5 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	36th	1,121st of 1,596
Uninsured rate	5.3%	6.6%	5.6%	8.4%	36th	696th of 1,705
Diversity index	37.2	41.7	44.6	61.4	32nd	317th of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	5.5%	9.6%	7.7%	14.1%	32nd	375th of 1,707
Homeownership rate	56.2%	67.8%	69.3%	65.2%	26th	1,542nd of 1,698
Work from home	7.9%	10.9%	15.6%	15.1%	21st	1,096th of 1,704
Tech workers	1.3%	2%	3.6%	3.8%	18th	922nd of 1,704
Median gross rent	$951	$1,004	$1,209	$1,413	17th	744th of 1,366
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,955	$36,493	$44,355	$44,673	16th	1,423rd of 1,707
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,934	$44,017	$50,599	$49,666	16th	1,437th of 1,693
Population	8,703	327,675	13,018,639	334,922,499	14th	457th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,990	$63,691	$77,971	$80,734	4th	1,562nd of 1,617
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.2%	25.3%	35.2%	35.7%	3rd	1,519th of 1,706
Broadband accessWeakness	78.1%	87.8%	89.7%	91%	3rd	1,489th of 1,698
Median home value	$97,600	$174,100	$254,500	$332,700	2nd	1,480th of 1,628
Self-employed workers	3.4%	7.2%	8.2%	10%	1st	1,466th of 1,704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

40.1

Under 18

26.2%

65 and over

17.4%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black5%
Hispanic12%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

37.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 3,514
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 57.3%
Married couples: 34%
Living alone: 35.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

18651

$41,990

Luzerne Co.

$63,691

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,955

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.515

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

18651

$97,600

Luzerne Co.

$174,100

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

18651

$951

Luzerne Co.

$1,004

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 4,286
Owner-occupied: 56.2%
Vacant: 18%
Median year built: 1943
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.1%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

38%

20–29

20%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

15%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Public administration

Wholesale

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Information

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$37,934

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	18651	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,850	$74,888
Service	$27,050	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,447	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,392	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

47%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 78.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.9%
No internet access: 18.5%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Plymouth
State: Pennsylvania
County: Luzerne County
Center point: 41.2540° N, 75.9598° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Larksville25% of zip
Plymouth9% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 18651

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
18708	Shavertown, PA	2.9 mi	8,867	$98,545	$264,800
18704	Kingston, PA	3.7 mi	31,149	$64,444	$162,000
18766	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	3.7 mi	—	—	—
18701	Wilkes Barre, PA	3.9 mi	4,294	$33,329	$203,600
18703	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
18709	Luzerne, PA	4 mi	2,910	$42,135	$113,600
18706	Wilkes Barre, PA	4.2 mi	16,387	$58,558	$138,300
18710	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
18711	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
18762	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
18764	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
18765	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 18651

What city is zip code 18651?

18651 is assigned to Plymouth, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 18651 in?

18651 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 18651?

About 8,703 people live in 18651, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 18651 in?

18651 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 18651?

The median household income in 18651 is $41,990.

What zip codes are near 18651?

The closest zip codes to 18651 are 18708, 18704, 18766, 18701, 18703.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18651, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.