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ZIP 18640

Part of Pittston, PA
Pop. 16,581·Luzerne County·244th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,119/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$846
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 18640 · $1,119
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,310/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
$13,428/yr
At $1,119/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLuzerne County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18640 (Pittston, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,581
Median income
$60,862
Median age
40.6
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
20.2%
23.5%
20.7%
13.9%
21.6%
Under 1820.2%
18–3423.5%
35–5420.7%
55–6413.9%
65+21.6%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black5.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian1.2%
Other1%
Education (25+)
35.7%
30.2%
27.6%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma35.7%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18640 in Pittston, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,593 → $60,862
up 27.9%
Population
16,150 → 16,581
up 2.7%
Renter share
41% → 41.5%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 27.6%
+4.3 pts
Median age
39.7 → 40.6
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,593 to $60,862 across the same window, up 27.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 16,150 residents to roughly 16,581. College-educated residents now make up 27.6% of adults here, versus 23.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 18640

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18640 covers Pittston, PA. The median rent here is $1,119/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($60,862/yr), ZIP 18640 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18640?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18640 (Pittston, PA) is $1,119. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18640 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18640's median rent of $1,119/mo is $846 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18640 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18640 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #244 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,119/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18640?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,119/mo in ZIP 18640. The local median household income is $60,862/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18640?

Rent in ZIP 18640 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 18640 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18640 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,119/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($60,862/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18640 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18640 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 18640 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18640 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18640 compare to the rest of Pittston?

ZIP 18640 sits right at the Pittston citywide median of $1,119/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18640 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18640 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,119/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 18640's median household income ($60,862/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18640 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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