The 18656 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Sweet Valley, PA (Luzerne County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,238. About 22.9% of residents in ZIP Code 18656 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 46.5 years. It is estimated that about 18.6% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,805. The median household income is at $55,761, while an estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 18656, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.7% in this Luzerne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18656 are older than average. The median age of 46.5 years in ZIP Code 18656 is approximately 22.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 18656 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 18656 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18656 is $55,761, while the region's mean household income is $65,439. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,805. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18656 of $26,805 is approximately 21.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 11.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately15.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.8% of the population in 18656 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.1% of 18656 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18656, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 18656 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18656 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Asian (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 18656, 98.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18656, an estimated 17.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Luzerne County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.6% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18656 | 11.82¢/kWh | 6.95¢/kWh | 3.31¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢/kWh | 13.56¢/kWh | 10.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18656 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.46 | ||
| Feb | 4.19 | ||
| Mar | 5.03 | ||
| Apr | 5.26 | ||
| May | 5.52 | ||
| Jun | 5.28 | ||
| Jul | 5.65 | ||
| Aug | 5.5 | ||
| Sep | 5.34 | ||
| Oct | 4.17 | ||
| Nov | 3.44 | ||
| Dec | 2.83 |
In 18656, 56.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.0 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18656 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 18656 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.8% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |