ZIP Code 18661 - White Haven Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 18661 is located in White Haven Pennsylvania. Portions of 18661 are also in East Side and Hickory Hills and Penn Lake Park and Dennison Township and Foster Township (Luzerne County) and Buck Township and Bear Creek Township and Kidder Township and Fairview Township (Luzerne County). 18661 is primarily within Luzerne County, with some portions in Carbon County. Regionally, 18661 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 18661 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | White Haven |
| Primary County | Luzerne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,301 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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18661 Demographics
18661 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 18661 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18661 is African American. The current unemployment level in 18661 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,301 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.37% |
| Population Density | 60 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,179 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,601 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $341,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 70% |
18661 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,820 | 96.63% |
| Black | 36 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18661 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 10% |
| Black | 7 | 70% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 20% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
18661 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 271 | 7.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 439 | 12.41% |
| High School Diploma | 1,513 | 42.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 71 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 187 | 5.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 554 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 328 | 9.27% |
| Masters Degree | 151 | 4.27% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.28% |
18661 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.10567856, -75.74980164 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ East Stroudsburg, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 88 Square Miles |
18661 Schools
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18661 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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