Zip code 18701: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 18701?

18701 is assigned to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 18701 in?

18701 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 18701?

About 4,294 people live in 18701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 18701?

The median household income in 18701 is $33,329.

Q: What zip codes are near 18701?

The closest zip codes to 18701 are 18703, 18766, 18710, 18711, 18762.

Residential delivery areaLuzerne CountyEastern Time

Population

4,294

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$204K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$902/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.5 sq mi

8,554 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 18701

18701 is an urban zip code in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), covering 0.5 sq mi of land. About 4,294 people live here, or 8,554 per square mile. The median resident is 23.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,329 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $203,600, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $902 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 18701 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy23.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%245th of 1,699 in PA
Healthcare workers13.9%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%378th of 1,704 in PA
Population density8,554/sq mi
91st
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi62nd of 1,707 in PA
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%228th of 1,704 in PA
Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%209th of 1,699 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.460
69th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474306th of 1,697 in PA
Work from home15.4%
63rd
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%431st of 1,704 in PA
Rent-burdened renters54%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%364th of 1,596 in PA
Diversity index54.5
60th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.696th of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents9.2%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%210th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate6.5%
47th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%503rd of 1,705 in PA
Residents 65 and older16%
46th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,352nd of 1,707 in PA
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%603rd of 1,704 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher24.1%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%736th of 1,706 in PA
Government workers11.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%809th of 1,704 in PA
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,336th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$203,600
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500782nd of 1,628 in PA
Median gross rent$902
14th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209843rd of 1,366 in PA
Average commute20.2 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,419th of 1,596 in PA
Population4,294
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639680th of 1,707 in PA
Self-employed workers5.3%
6th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,281st of 1,704 in PA
Median household income$33,329
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,597th of 1,617 in PA
Per capita income$18,702
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,677th of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access76.1%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,534th of 1,698 in PA
Median age23.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,674th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate7.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,689th of 1,698 in PA
Residents under 182.3%
1st
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,656th of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$17,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,662nd of 1,693 in PA

Measure	18701	Luzerne	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Housing vacancy	23.4%	10.7%	9.2%	10.1%	95th	245th of 1,699
Healthcare workers	13.9%	11.7%	11.5%	9.7%	92nd	378th of 1,704
Population density	8,554/sq mi	368/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	91st	62nd of 1,707
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	5.8%	5.3%	5.2%	89th	228th of 1,704
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	15.3%	11.7%	12.5%	84th	209th of 1,699
Income inequality (Gini)	0.460	0.464	0.474	0.483	69th	306th of 1,697
Work from home	15.4%	10.9%	15.6%	15.1%	63rd	431st of 1,704
Rent-burdened renters	54%	46.4%	48.2%	51.1%	63rd	364th of 1,596
Diversity index	54.5	41.7	44.6	61.4	60th	96th of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	9.2%	9.6%	7.7%	14.1%	48th	210th of 1,707
Uninsured rate	6.5%	6.6%	5.6%	8.4%	47th	503rd of 1,705
Residents 65 and older	16%	20.1%	19.5%	17.2%	46th	1,352nd of 1,707
Tech workers	2.4%	2%	3.6%	3.8%	41st	603rd of 1,704
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.1%	25.3%	35.2%	35.7%	32nd	736th of 1,706
Government workers	11.6%	13.2%	11.5%	14.5%	32nd	809th of 1,704
Veterans	4.4%	6.5%	6.1%	6.2%	31st	1,336th of 1,707
Median home value	$203,600	$174,100	$254,500	$332,700	22nd	782nd of 1,628
Median gross rent	$902	$1,004	$1,209	$1,413	14th	843rd of 1,366
Average commuteStrength	20.2 min	23.5 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	13th	1,419th of 1,596
Population	4,294	327,675	13,018,639	334,922,499	7th	680th of 1,707
Self-employed workers	5.3%	7.2%	8.2%	10%	6th	1,281st of 1,704
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,329	$63,691	$77,971	$80,734	2nd	1,597th of 1,617
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,702	$36,493	$44,355	$44,673	2nd	1,677th of 1,707
Broadband accessWeakness	76.1%	87.8%	89.7%	91%	2nd	1,534th of 1,698
Median age	23.1	42	40.9	38.9	1st	1,674th of 1,707
Homeownership rateWeakness	7.8%	67.8%	69.3%	65.2%	1st	1,689th of 1,698
Residents under 18	2.3%	20.3%	20.4%	22%	1st	1,656th of 1,707
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,500	$44,017	$50,599	$49,666	1st	1,662nd of 1,693

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

54%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

23.1

Under 18

2.3%

65 and over

16%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black12%
Hispanic16%
Asian3%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

54.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,249
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 28.3%
Married couples: 17.8%
Living alone: 59.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

18701

$33,329

Luzerne Co.

$63,691

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,702

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.460

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

18701

$203,600

Luzerne Co.

$174,100

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

18701

$902

Luzerne Co.

$1,004

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

13%

2–4 units

5–19 units

26%

20+ units

50%

Mobile home

0.9%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,630
Owner-occupied: 7.8%
Vacant: 23.4%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 3.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.3%
Home value to income: 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

57%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

18%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

36%

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

20.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

18%

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Legal and social services

Education

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Production

Computer and math

Management

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Education

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Admin, support and management

11%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Other services

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$17,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	18701	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,667	$74,888
Service	$13,386	$26,804
Sales and office	$12,061	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$8,542	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,958	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

40%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 9%
Households with broadband: 76.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.6%
No internet access: 20.7%
Without health insurance: 6.5%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Wilkes Barre
State: Pennsylvania
County: Luzerne County
Center point: 41.2432° N, 75.8853° W
Land area: 0.5 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wilkes-Barre100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 18701

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
18703	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	0.1 mi	—	—	—
18766	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
18710	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18711	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18762	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18764	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18765	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18767	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18769	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18773	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
18704	Kingston, PA	2.3 mi	31,149	$64,444	$162,000
18705	Wilkes Barre, PA	3 mi	15,624	$59,344	$140,700

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Questions about 18701

What city is zip code 18701?

18701 is assigned to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 18701 in?

18701 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 18701?

About 4,294 people live in 18701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 18701 in?

18701 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 18701?

The median household income in 18701 is $33,329.

What zip codes are near 18701?

The closest zip codes to 18701 are 18703, 18766, 18710, 18711, 18762.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18701, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.