| City: | Weston, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Luzerne County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:37:31 PM |
| Population: | 241 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9449, -76.1358 |
| Land Area: | 0.39 sq mi |
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This small Luzerne County community covers about 0.39 square miles of northeastern Pennsylvania. The median age is 45.4 years, and households average 2.7 people. While most residents are white (92.5%), the area has a modest Hispanic population making up 11.6% of the total. Five local businesses employ 26 people, contributing to the community's economic activity. The median home value stands at $154,700, reflecting the area's modest real estate market.
The street network is extremely limited, with only Hazle Street and Main Street documented. Hazle Street has the most delivery points with 3 records and includes unit designations (suites), likely serving the few local businesses or the post office itself. Main Street has just one record. This minimal street presence confirms the community's small size and complete reliance on PO Box delivery.
ZIP Code 18256 has 241 residents and 89 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 45.4 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.5% male and 46.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 241Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 185Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 617.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 89Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $155,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 512 | 532 | 419 | 380 | 389 | 380 | 382 | 352 | 325 | 368 | 172 | 179 | 164 | 185 |
| Decennial Census | 359 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 241 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.4
Male Median Age: 40.6
Female Median Age: 48.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 9 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 30 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| White: | 223 | 92.15% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 4.55% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.83% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.41% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.24% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 129 | 53.53% | 40.6 years |
| Females: | 112 | 46.47% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 241 | 100% | 45.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 185 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,321 (12.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,426. Family households earn a median of $69,250 versus $23,793 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,457). By gender, male median income is $55,391 and female is $36,750, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,641 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,429 | $50,179 | $50,700 | $51,324 | $57,250 | $56,313 | $55,938 | $57,688 | $61,176 | $61,607 | $47,750 | $0 | $0 | $57,750 |
| Median Family Income | $54,231 | $56,116 | $65,313 | $54,375 | $72,773 | $72,782 | $0 | $26,188 | $0 | $80,694 | $40,000 | $63,235 | $65,500 | $69,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,813 | $11,528 | $11,354 | $13,750 | $55,167 | $55,333 | $57,167 | $77,738 | $74,250 | $0 | $0 | $21,447 | $23,750 | $23,793 |
| Median Male Income | $38,413 | $39,583 | $49,643 | $52,500 | $0 | $47,340 | $47,137 | $48,625 | $47,917 | $36,949 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $55,391 |
| Median Female Income | $20,469 | $21,397 | $41,250 | $41,406 | $0 | $40,250 | $26,167 | $29,688 | $32,132 | $31,513 | $31,625 | $0 | $0 | $36,750 |
| Employed: | 79 | 46.20% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 2.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 87 | 50.88% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 42 | 53.16% |
| Service: | 6 | 7.59% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 13.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 25.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 79 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $155,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $65,500 (73.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $847. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.95% (11.70% with a mortgage, 88.30% free-and-clear) and renters 5.05% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,500 | $98,600 | $129,400 | $133,400 | $140,300 | $145,800 | $91,000 | $82,000 | $81,500 | $95,000 | $54,700 | $158,300 | $154,700 | $155,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $725 | $806 | $821 | $847 | $867 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11 | 11.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 83 | 83.84% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 5.05% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 99 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 99 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 3.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 79 | 49.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 19.38% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 45 | 28.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 160 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 155 | 96.88% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 45 | 28.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 102 | 53.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 72 | 37.89% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 8.42% |
| Total: | 190 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 174 | 91.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.4% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 14.1% | 14.3% | 21.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 18256 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $807,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 96Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $211,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $807,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 26Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18256 is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, within the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42540) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 563,631 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 18256. It covers 0.39 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 563,631Source: Census |
| MSA: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.39 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4283720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Weston CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18256 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.