ZIP Code 18621 is located in Hunlock Creek Pennsylvania. Portions of 18621 are also in Silkworth and Pikes Creek and Hunlock Township and Lehman Township (Luzerne County) and Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) and Ross Township (Luzerne County) and Lake Township (Luzerne County). 18621 is entirely within Luzerne County. Regionally, it is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Hunlock Creek |
| Primary County | Luzerne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,405 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
18621 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 18621 is White. The current unemployment level in 18621 is 5.3%.
| Population | 5,405 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 130 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,990 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,297 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $57,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.21% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,169 | 88.21% |
| Black | 477 | 8.14% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 298 | 7.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 332 | 8.3% |
| High School Diploma | 1,707 | 42.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 88 | 2.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 509 | 12.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 548 | 13.7% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 7.75% |
| Masters Degree | 153 | 3.83% |
| Professional Degree | 19 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 35 | 0.88% |
| Coordinates | 41.25481033,-76.09618378 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 42 Square Miles |
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| 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 | 67c - Northern Sandstone Ridges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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