ZIP Code 18234 — Lattimer CDP, PA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 18234 covers Lattimer, PA in Luzerne County with a population of about 737.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 65.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 272, 570; U.S. House district PA-8; the WILKES BARRE - SCRANTON media market.

Lattimer, PA fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (57.7%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 18234 is about $30,895 — about 59% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 47.2%; unemployment rate near 18.8%; 1.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 31.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $221,200 — about 36% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 57.8% (about 7.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 18234 in Lattimer, PA, a household would need roughly $61,000 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 $1,421. That is about 97% above the local median household income ($30,895), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Lattimer CDP, PA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 91.6), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (95.3) and hurricane (83.1). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Lattimer CDP, PA show little to no average snow and around 53.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 34 for ZIP 18234 (Lattimer CDP, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.