The 18708 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Shavertown, PA (Luzerne County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 8,772. It is estimated that about 42.4% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $45,408. Median househould income in this region is $88,013, while about 7% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 18708, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 42.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.2% in this Luzerne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18708 are older than average. The median age of 45.3 years in ZIP Code 18708 is approximately 18.9% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.1% of the population in 18708 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 18708 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18708 is $88,013, while the region's mean household income is $118,878. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,408. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18708 of $45,408 is approximately 32.18% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 7.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 23.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 18708 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.7% of 18708 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18708, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 18708 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18708 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.8%), followed by Asian (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
In ZIP Code 18708, 94.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18708, an estimated 16.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Luzerne County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 18708 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18708 | 11.82¢/kWh | 6.95¢/kWh | 3.31¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢/kWh | 14.21¢/kWh | 13.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18708 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.05 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.28 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.38 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.33 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.91 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 18708, 66.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.5 minutes. Approximately 25.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18708 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 18708 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |