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West Hazleton borough, PA

ZIP 18202 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18202

18202 has a population of 13,477 with a median age of 42.2 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
65.5%+6% vs US avg
x
Black
6.1%-51% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
32.8%+76% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.9%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.4%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
21.6%+33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
40.1%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.7%-0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.5%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.2%+225% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
99.8%+1620% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 18202

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.2%+225% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.8%+35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.8%+86% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
99.8%+1620% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,477
Median age42.2
Poverty rate21.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White65.5%
Hispanic32.8%
Black6.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born45.2%