City

Wilkes Barre, PA

14 ZIP codes  ·  Luzerne County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥77,959Population
💰$55,596Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$124,965Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 22.2%Black: 8.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic22.2%
Black8.2%
Asian1.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma935 (1.9%)
HS Graduate17,918 (37.1%)
Some College6,131 (12.7%)
Associates6,201 (12.8%)
Bachelors5,692 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree11,427 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58%Renter: 42%Tenure
Owner58.0%
Renter42.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,596 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$124,964 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units36,194
Vacant Units5,033

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Wilkes Barre, PA

Wilkes Barre is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Luzerne County. The city spans 14 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 77,959 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.92 years.

Economically, Wilkes Barre is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,596 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wilkes Barre is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,964, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month.

The population of Wilkes Barre is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.3%).

Wilkes Barre, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 14 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wilkes Barre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18701 3,926 $32,417 $245,700 $842 6.7% 35.6% 9.3%
18702 42,120 $54,892 $115,700 $971 8.2% 34.8% 57.1%
18705 15,595 $61,293 $122,800 $1,006 6.1% 40.7% 63.9%
18706 16,318 $57,546 $121,900 $883 5.3% 31.7% 66.4%

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