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ZIP 18704

Part of Kingston, PA
Pop. 31,149·Luzerne County·186th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,395/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$570
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ZIP 18704 · $1,395
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,260/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
$16,740/yr
At $1,395/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLuzerne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18704 (Kingston, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,149
Median income
$64,444
Median age
41.3
Renters
39.9%
Age distribution
19.8%
22.4%
24.7%
13.3%
19.8%
Under 1819.8%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.3%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black8.4%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
34.7%
30.9%
27.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
60.1%
39.9%
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18704 in Kingston, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,843 → $64,444
up 15.4%
Population
30,742 → 31,149
up 1.3%
Renter share
41.3% → 39.9%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
29.2% → 27.2%
-2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,843 in 2021 to $64,444 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 30,742 to 31,149 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 29.2% to 27.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18704 covers Kingston, PA. The median rent here is $1,395/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($64,444/yr), ZIP 18704 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18704?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18704 (Kingston, PA) is $1,395. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18704 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18704's median rent of $1,395/mo is $570 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18704 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18704 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #186 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,395/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18704?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,395/mo in ZIP 18704. The local median household income is $64,444/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18704?

Rent in ZIP 18704 has increased 13.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18704 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18704 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,395/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($64,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18704 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18704 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of ZIP 18704 households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18704 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18704 compare to the rest of Kingston?

ZIP 18704 is more affordable than Kingston overall. At $1,395/mo, it's $81 below the Kingston citywide median of $1,476/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18704 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18704 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,395/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 18704's median household income ($64,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18704 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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