ZIP Code 18655 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameShickshinny
Primary CountyLuzerne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)5,522
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
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18655 Demographics

18655 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 18655 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18655 is White. The current unemployment level in 18655 is 5.3%.

Population5,522
Population Growth Rate-6.85%
Population Density80 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,512
Percentage High Income Households0.8%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$62,532
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$56,100
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.48%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.11%

18655 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,15696.36%
Black50.09%
Hispanic1643.06%
Asian190.36%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander70.13%

18655 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White91497.96%
Black60.64%
Hispanic121.29%
Asian10.11%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

18655 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2846.87%
Bachelor Degree62515.13%
High School Diploma1,85644.93%
No High School Diploma170.41%
GED or Alternate1232.98%
1 or More Years of College63815.44%
Associates Degree43610.55%
Masters Degree1132.74%
Professional Degree320.77%
Doctorate Degree70.17%

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18655 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion67c - Northern Sandstone Ridges

18655 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17182636465660595139312239
Avg Max Temp (°F)35374759707983817362493859
Avg Precip (In.)2.922.423.093.634.114.564.033.664.393.453.522.9342.72

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