18617 ZIP Code – Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania
18617 is a small ZIP code in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania, part of Luzerne County with a population of approximately 1,376 residents. The median household income is $32,955 — well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. At $81,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 64.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $784 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
An estimated 16.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 17.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 18634, 18660, 18621.
ZIP Code 18617 Data
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ZIP 18617 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18617 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,376 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $81k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $784 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18634 – Nanticoke
- 18660 – Wapwallopen
- 18621 – Hunlock Creek
- 18655 – Shickshinny
- 18651 – Plymouth
- 18707 – Mountain Top
- 18706 – Wilkes Barre
- 18222 – Drums
- 18627 – Lehman
- 18622 – Huntington Mills
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18634 | NANTICOKE | 13,623 | $54,938 |
| 18660 | WAPWALLOPEN | 3,335 | $78,750 |
| 18621 | HUNLOCK CREEK | 5,405 | $67,443 |
| 18655 | SHICKSHINNY | 5,522 | $61,740 |
| 18651 | PLYMOUTH | 8,704 | $46,554 |