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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18202

Luzerne County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Typical home value

$249,849[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.0%
vs metro
+14.7%
vs state
+7.0%
ZIP 18202 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18202 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 18202 is worth $249,849 — 14.7% above the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,691[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Luzerne County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
13,755[3]
Median household income
$55,153[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Luzerne County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-80[5]
Moved in
6,104
Moved out
6,184

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Hazleton Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hazleton Area SD

    3,884 students

  • Maple Manor El/MS

    Middle · Grades 3–8 · Hazleton Area SD

    1,022 students

  • West Hazleton El/MS

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Hazleton Area SD

    999 students

  • Hazle Township Early Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Hazleton Area SD

    545 students

  • Hazleton Area Career Center

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hazleton Area Career Center

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,263
Loan principal$199,879
Down payment$49,970
Total interest paid$254,935

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,696
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18202?
The typical home in 18202 is worth $249,849, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18202?
Home values in 18202 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18202?
The effective property tax rate in 18202 is 1.1% — roughly $2,691 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18202?
ZIP code 18202 has a population of 13,755 and a median household income of $55,153.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Moosic, PA

    Typical home
    $248,772
    Gross yield
  • Nescopeck, PA

    Typical home
    $248,771
    Gross yield
  • Nescopeck, PA

    Typical home
    $248,644
    Gross yield
  • Archbald, PA

    Typical home
    $252,797
    Gross yield
  • Lake Winola CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $254,496
    Gross yield
  • Tunkhannock, PA

    Typical home
    $243,715
    Gross yield

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