| ZIP Code | 18701 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilkes Barre |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 549 ft |
| Latitude | 41.243237 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.885302 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.41 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 668 (41.8%) |
| Some College | 244 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 78 (4.9%) |
| Bachelors | 170 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 399 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $32,417 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,700 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $842/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,513 |
| Vacant Units | 365 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,513 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 365 |
| Owner Occupied | 9.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 90.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.41 |
ZIP code 18701 is located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. With a population of 3,926, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.5 years. Economically, 18701 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $32,417 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $842 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 90.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 18701 is majority White (69.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18701 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 18701 in Wilkes Barre, PA is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a young community. With 3,926 residents, a median household income of $32,417, and a median home value of $245,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.