ZIP Code 18635 - Nescopeck Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18635 is located in Nescopeck Pennsylvania. Portions of 18635 are also in Nescopeck Township and Mifflin Township (Columbia County) and Black Creek Township and Hollenback Township and Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County). 18635 is primarily within Luzerne County, with some portions in Columbia County. Regionally, 18635 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18635 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Nescopeck |
| Primary County | Luzerne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,567 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 18635 Map
18635 Demographics
18635 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 18635 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18635 is White. The current unemployment level in 18635 is 4.1%.
| Population | 3,567 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.43% |
| Population Density | 87 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,648 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $378,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.67% |
18635 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,482 | 96.03% |
| Black | 85 | 2.34% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18635 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 95.81% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 4.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18635 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 137 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 241 | 9.54% |
| High School Diploma | 1,415 | 56.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 146 | 5.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 285 | 11.28% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 6.33% |
| Masters Degree | 84 | 3.33% |
| Professional Degree | 19 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
18635 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.0279274, -76.20974731 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 41 Square Miles |
18635 Schools
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18635 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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