The 18612 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Dallas, PA (Luzerne County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 18,432. About 23.6% of residents in ZIP Code 18612 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 43.6 years. It is estimated that about 33.2% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $33,858. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $73,345.
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In ZIP Code 18612, 92.9% of the population graduated high school, while 33.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.7% in this Luzerne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18612 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 18612 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 18612 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 18612 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 4.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18612 is $73,345, while the region's mean household income is $97,389. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,858. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18612 of $33,858 is approximately 1.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 4.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 51.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 18612 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.7% of 18612 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18612, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 18612 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18612 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.3%), followed by Black or African American (8.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 18612, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Luzerne County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18612, an estimated 17.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 14.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Luzerne County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.8% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18612 | 11.82¢/kWh | 6.95¢/kWh | 3.31¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢/kWh | 14.86¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18612 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.36 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.36 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.86 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.29 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.37 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.24 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.5 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.24 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.32 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 2.77 | 5.46 |
In 18612, 51.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.5 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18612 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 18612 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |