What to know about ZIP 16945
ZIP code 16945 covers ZIP 16945 with a population of about 4,347.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WILKES BARRE - SCRANTON media market.
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ZIP Code 16945 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,347
Density
N/A
Median income
$61,706
-18% vs US avg
Home value
$165,800
-52% vs US avg
Median rent
$587
-50% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 16945
Income and economy in ZIP 16945
Median household income in ZIP 16945 is about $61,706 — about 18% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.2%; unemployment rate near 1.6%; 20.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 4.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 16945
Median home value is about $165,800 — about 52% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $587 (about 50% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 71.4% (about 6.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 16945, a household would need roughly $46,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,065. That sits below the local median household income ($61,706), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.