ZIP Code 18656 - Sweet Valley Pennsylvania

ZIP Code 18656 is located in Sweet Valley Pennsylvania. Portions of 18656 are also in Ross Township (Luzerne County) and Fairmount Township and Lake Township (Luzerne County). 18656 is entirely within Luzerne County. Regionally, it is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.

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ZIP Code 18656 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSweet Valley
Primary CountyLuzerne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,224
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
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18656 Demographics

18656 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 18656 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18656 is White. The current unemployment level in 18656 is 5.3%.

Population2,224
Population Growth Rate-2.82%
Population Density42 People per Square Mile
Total Households879
Percentage High Income Households1.2%
Median Household Income (2021)$65,049
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$59,050
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)5.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 99.34%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.90%

18656 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,11299.34%
Black70.33%
Hispanic00%
Asian70.33%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

18656 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White18695.88%
Black31.55%
Hispanic52.58%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

18656 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1057.36%
Bachelor Degree1158.06%
High School Diploma67847.55%
No High School Diploma312.17%
GED or Alternate936.52%
1 or More Years of College15911.15%
Associates Degree14910.45%
Masters Degree654.56%
Professional Degree110.77%
Doctorate Degree201.4%

18656 Geography

Coordinates41.32428360,-76.18476105
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Cities/Towns in 18656
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaScranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area53 Square Miles

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18656 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
Ecoregion60a - Glaciated Low Plateau

18656 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)15162534455458574938302137
Avg Max Temp (°F)32354557687781797160473757
Avg Precip (In.)2.932.493.073.684.224.584.213.844.363.53.592.9943.47

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