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ZIP 18201

Part of Hazleton, PA
Pop. 32,067·Luzerne County·178th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$540
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 18201 · $1,425
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLuzerne County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18201 (Hazleton, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,067
Median income
$47,802
Median age
38.6
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
23.8%
22.2%
26.1%
12.5%
15.3%
Under 1823.8%
18–3422.2%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.5%
65+15.3%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.5%
60.7%
White38.5%
Black4.5%
Hispanic60.7%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
24.3%
40.9%
24%
No HS diploma24.3%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+10.7%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18201 in Hazleton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,892 → $47,802
up 14.1%
Population
31,258 → 32,067
up 2.6%
Renter share
48.6% → 46.6%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
12.1% → 10.7%
-1.4 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.6
+1.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $41,892 to $47,802 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 31,258 to 32,067 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 46.6% of households rent today, against 48.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18201 covers Hazleton, PA. The median rent here is $1,425/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($47,802/yr), ZIP 18201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18201 (Hazleton, PA) is $1,425. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18201's median rent of $1,425/mo is $540 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18201 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18201 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #178 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,425/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in ZIP 18201. The local median household income is $47,802/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18201?

Rent in ZIP 18201 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 18201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($47,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 18201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of ZIP 18201 households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18201 compare to the rest of Hazleton?

ZIP 18201 is more affordable than Hazleton overall. At $1,425/mo, it's $8 below the Hazleton citywide median of $1,433/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 18201's median household income ($47,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18201 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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