Zip code 18706: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 18706?

18706 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 18706 in?

18706 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 18706?

About 16,387 people live in 18706, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 18706?

The median household income in 18706 is $58,558.

Q: What zip codes are near 18706?

The closest zip codes to 18706 are 18703, 18701, 18766, 18651, 18707.

Residential delivery areaLuzerne CountyEastern Time

Population

16,387

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$138K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$965/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

624 people/sq mi

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

About 18706

18706 is a suburban zip code in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 16,387 people live here, or 624 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,558 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $138,300, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $965 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.1 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 18706 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.1%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%356th of 1,704 in PA
Poverty rate20.8%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%190th of 1,699 in PA
Housing vacancy14.6%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%519th of 1,699 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.469
75th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474236th of 1,697 in PA
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%660th of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 1824.7%
72nd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%311th of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older19.1%
68th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,053rd of 1,707 in PA
Work from home13.7%
55th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%543rd of 1,704 in PA
Uninsured rate6.7%
49th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%484th of 1,705 in PA
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%698th of 1,704 in PA
Diversity index46.5
46th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6191st of 1,707 in PA
Median age38.3
45th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,366th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate66.3%
44th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,392nd of 1,698 in PA
Government workers12.8%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%644th of 1,704 in PA
Population density624/sq mi
36th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi601st of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$43,923
36th
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,035th of 1,693 in PA
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%343rd of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters44.5%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%724th of 1,596 in PA
Per capita income$32,645
26th
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,153rd of 1,707 in PA
Population16,387
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639262nd of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$58,558
18th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,263rd of 1,617 in PA
Median gross rent$965
18th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209717th of 1,366 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,063rd of 1,706 in PA
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%962nd of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,177th of 1,698 in PA
Average commute19.1 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,473rd of 1,596 in PA
Median home value$138,300
8th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,270th of 1,628 in PA
Self-employed workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,385th of 1,704 in PA

Measure	18706	Luzerne	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Healthcare workers	14.1%	11.7%	11.5%	9.7%	93rd	356th of 1,704
Poverty rateWeakness	20.8%	15.3%	11.7%	12.5%	86th	190th of 1,699
Housing vacancy	14.6%	10.7%	9.2%	10.1%	86th	519th of 1,699
Income inequality (Gini)	0.469	0.464	0.474	0.483	75th	236th of 1,697
Veterans	7.6%	6.5%	6.1%	6.2%	73rd	660th of 1,707
Residents under 18	24.7%	20.3%	20.4%	22%	72nd	311th of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	19.1%	20.1%	19.5%	17.2%	68th	1,053rd of 1,707
Work from home	13.7%	10.9%	15.6%	15.1%	55th	543rd of 1,704
Uninsured rate	6.7%	6.6%	5.6%	8.4%	49th	484th of 1,705
Unemployment rate	4.7%	5.8%	5.3%	5.2%	47th	698th of 1,704
Diversity index	46.5	41.7	44.6	61.4	46th	191st of 1,707
Median age	38.3	42	40.9	38.9	45th	1,366th of 1,707
Homeownership rate	66.3%	67.8%	69.3%	65.2%	44th	1,392nd of 1,698
Government workers	12.8%	13.2%	11.5%	14.5%	43rd	644th of 1,704
Population density	624/sq mi	368/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	36th	601st of 1,707
Median earnings per worker	$43,923	$44,017	$50,599	$49,666	36th	1,035th of 1,693
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	9.6%	7.7%	14.1%	35th	343rd of 1,707
Rent-burdened renters	44.5%	46.4%	48.2%	51.1%	28th	724th of 1,596
Per capita income	$32,645	$36,493	$44,355	$44,673	26th	1,153rd of 1,707
Population	16,387	327,675	13,018,639	334,922,499	25th	262nd of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,558	$63,691	$77,971	$80,734	18th	1,263rd of 1,617
Median gross rent	$965	$1,004	$1,209	$1,413	18th	717th of 1,366
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	25.3%	35.2%	35.7%	17th	1,063rd of 1,706
Tech workers	1.2%	2%	3.6%	3.8%	17th	962nd of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	87.8%	89.7%	91%	12th	1,177th of 1,698
Average commuteStrength	19.1 min	23.5 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	9th	1,473rd of 1,596
Median home value	$138,300	$174,100	$254,500	$332,700	8th	1,270th of 1,628
Self-employed workers	4.3%	7.2%	8.2%	10%	2nd	1,385th of 1,704

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

17%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.3

Under 18

24.7%

65 and over

19.1%

Race and ethnicity

White70%
Black5%
Hispanic19%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

46.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 6,630
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.4%
Married couples: 38.9%
Living alone: 29.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

18706

$58,558

Luzerne Co.

$63,691

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,645

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.469

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

18706

$138,300

Luzerne Co.

$174,100

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

18706

$965

Luzerne Co.

$1,004

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,761
Owner-occupied: 66.3%
Vacant: 14.6%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.2%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

14%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

43%

20–29

22%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Office and admin

14%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

10%

Sales

Construction and repair

Management

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Retail

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Other services

Information

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$43,923

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	18706	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,241	$74,888
Service	$28,529	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,202	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,351	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,469	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

24%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.6%
No internet access: 13.1%
Without health insurance: 6.7%
Limited-English households: 3.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Wilkes Barre
State: Pennsylvania
County: Luzerne County
Center point: 41.2033° N, 75.9148° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Laurel Run19% of zip
Sugar Notch4% of zip
Ashley4% of zip
Warrior Run3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 18706

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
18703	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
18701	Wilkes Barre, PA	3.2 mi	4,294	$33,329	$203,600
18766	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
18651	Plymouth, PA	4.2 mi	8,703	$41,990	$97,600
18707	Mountain Top, PA	4.8 mi	16,689	$109,567	$301,200
18704	Kingston, PA	5.1 mi	31,149	$64,444	$162,000
18710	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
18711	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
18762	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
18764	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
18765	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
18767	Wilkes Barre, PA · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 18706

What city is zip code 18706?

18706 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 18706 in?

18706 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 18706?

About 16,387 people live in 18706, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 18706 in?

18706 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 18706?

The median household income in 18706 is $58,558.

What zip codes are near 18706?

The closest zip codes to 18706 are 18703, 18701, 18766, 18651, 18707.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18706, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.