ZIP Code 18202 - Hazleton Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18202 is located in Hazleton Pennsylvania. Portions of 18202 are also in Pardeesville and West Hazleton and Harleigh and Hazle Township and Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County) and Butler Township (Luzerne County) and Black Creek Township and North Union Township (Schuylkill County) and East Union Township and Milnesville. 18202 is primarily within Luzerne County, with some portions in Schuylkill County. Regionally, 18202 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18202 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hazleton |
| Primary County | Luzerne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 13,309 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 18202 Map
18202 Demographics
18202 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18202 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18202 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 18202 is 4.1%.
| Population | 13,309 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.69% |
| Population Density | 397 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,890 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,313 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $395,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 68.01% |
18202 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,780 | 63.94% |
| Black | 1,282 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 4,224 | 27.62% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18202 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,688 | 28.61% |
| Black | 112 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,050 | 68.63% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 532 | 8.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 583 | 8.81% |
| High School Diploma | 3,430 | 51.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 133 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 362 | 5.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 668 | 10.1% |
| Associates Degree | 461 | 6.97% |
| Masters Degree | 317 | 4.79% |
| Professional Degree | 110 | 1.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.29% |
18202 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.95431137, -76.04129791 |
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| Cities/Towns in 18202 | |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Pottsville, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 34 Square Miles |
18202 Schools
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18202 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67e - Anthracite Subregion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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