ZIP code 18256
Where is ZIP code 18256?
Weston, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 18256 belongs to Weston, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. 18256 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Weston post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 185 people live in the 18256 area, where the median household income is $57,750. The closest ZIP codes are 18241 (Nuremberg, 1.4 mi west), 18246 (Rock Glen, 2.5 mi northwest) and 18242 (Oneida, 2.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 18256 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Weston |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.9448, -76.1452 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 182 |
Population and income in 18256
| Population | 185 · lower than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 474 · higher than 61% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.5 years · higher than 75% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 65% / 35% |
| Median household income | $57,750 · lower than 79% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,092 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $155,000 · lower than 70% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 99 |
| Households | 99 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 5.1% |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18241 | Nuremberg, PA | 1.4 mi W | Standard |
| 18246 | Rock Glen, PA | 2.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18242 | Oneida, PA | 2.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 18248 | Sheppton, PA | 3.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 17985 | Zion Grove, PA | 3.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 18249 | Sugarloaf, PA | 3.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 18202 | Hazleton, PA | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 18251 | Sybertsville, PA | 5.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 18219 | Conyngham, PA | 5.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 18635 | Nescopeck, PA | 7.6 mi N | Standard |
| 17967 | Ringtown, PA | 7.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 18231 | Kelayres, PA | 7.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18256
PO BOX 123
WESTON PA 18256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18256?
- 18256 is a Weston, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 18256 in?
- ZIP code 18256 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18256 in?
- 18256 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18256 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18256?
- About 185 people live in ZIP code 18256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18256?
- The median household income in 18256 is $57,750 a year, lower than 79% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 18256 for a street address?
- No. 18256 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Weston use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 18256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18256 are 18241 (Nuremberg, 1.4 miles), 18246 (Rock Glen, 2.5 miles), 18242 (Oneida, 2.6 miles) and 18248 (Sheppton, 3.3 miles).