18221 ZIP Code, Drifton, PA
18221 is a ZIP code in Drifton, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. It covers 2.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 18223, 18224 and 18234. 436 people live here in 216 households. With about 204 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $71,250, close to the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Drifton, PA
- County: Luzerne County
- Land area: 2.1 sq mi
- Population: 436
- Median household income: $71,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 436 |
| Households | 216 |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Income per person | $33,853 |
| Median age | 33.7 |
| Homeowners | 73.6% |
| Median home value | $204,300 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 93.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 21.3% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 25.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 40.3% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.7% |
| 10–19 | 21.3% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 32.3% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 6.9% |
| 55–64 | 6.7% |
| 65–74 | 26.1% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.7% |
| Owned outright | 15.9% |
| Rented | 22.1% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 50.0% |
| Townhome | 44.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 18221
4 business establishments with 17 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 18223 (2.1 mi)
- 18224 — Freeland borough, PA (2.2 mi)
- 18234 — Lattimer CDP, PA (2.5 mi)
- 18225 — Harleigh CDP, PA (3.1 mi)
- 18239 (3.4 mi)
- 18201 — Hazleton city, PA (3.9 mi)
- 18216 — Beaver Meadows borough, PA (4.4 mi)
- 18222 — Beech Mountain Lakes CDP, PA (5 mi)
Areas that include 18221
- Drifton, PA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Luzerne County ZIP codes — 47 ZIP codes
- Pennsylvania ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 18221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 18221 in?
- 18221 is a Drifton, PA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 18221 in?
- 18221 is in Luzerne County.
- What is the population of 18221?
- About 436 people (±370), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 314.
- What is the median household income in 18221?
- $71,250 (±$59,864), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 18221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 18221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 18221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 18223 (2.1 mi), 18224 (2.2 mi, Freeland borough, PA), 18234 (2.5 mi, Lattimer), 18225 (3.1 mi, Harleigh), 18239 (3.4 mi) and 18201 (3.9 mi, Hazleton).
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