ZIP code 18643
Where is ZIP code 18643?
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 18643 belongs to Pittston, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. 18643 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 12,848 people live in the 18643 area, where the median household income is $63,125. The closest ZIP codes are 18653 (Ransom, 2 mi north), 18644 (Wyoming, 3.4 mi south) and 18642 (Duryea, 4.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 18643 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pittston |
| Also accepted | Exeter, Harding, West Pittston |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 41.3665, -75.8362 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 186 |
Population and income in 18643
| Population | 12,848 · higher than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 703 · higher than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.1 years · higher than 55% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $63,125 · lower than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,103 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $174,500 · lower than 59% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $981 a month |
| Housing units | 6,401 |
| Households | 5,789 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 18.27 sq mi (plus 0.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18643. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18643
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18653 | Ransom, PA | 2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 18644 | Wyoming, PA | 3.4 mi S | Standard |
| 18642 | Duryea, PA | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 18640 | Pittston, PA | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 18518 | Old Forge, PA | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 18641 | Pittston, PA | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 18709 | Luzerne, PA | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 18517 | Taylor, PA | 6.5 mi E | Standard |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 18710 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 18711 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.9 mi S | Standard |
| 18762 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.9 mi S | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18643 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18643
123 MAIN ST
PITTSTON PA 18643
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EXETER, HARDING and WEST PITTSTON as the city name for 18643. Avoid Exeter Township: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18643-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18643?
- 18643 is a Pittston, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Exeter, Harding and West Pittston are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 18643 in?
- ZIP code 18643 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18643 in?
- 18643 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18643?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18643 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18643?
- About 12,848 people live in ZIP code 18643, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18643?
- The median household income in 18643 is $63,125 a year, lower than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 18643?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18643 are 18653 (Ransom, 2 miles), 18644 (Wyoming, 3.4 miles), 18642 (Duryea, 4.1 miles) and 18640 (Pittston, 4.2 miles).