| ZIP Code | 18705 |
| ZIP Code Name | Wilkes-Barre |
| Primary County | Luzerne County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 15,334 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
18705 is a United States ZIP Code located in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Portions of 18705 are also in Plains and Hilldale and Hudson and Plains Township and Wilkes-Barre Township. 18705 is entirely within Luzerne County. 18705 is within the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
18705 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 18705 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18705 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18705 is White. The current unemployment level in 18705 is 6.0%.
| Population | 15,334 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.52% |
| Population Density | 3,041 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,403 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $54,891 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.89% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,129 | 77.61% |
| Black | 926 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 2,454 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 28 | 0.18% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 848 | 48.1% |
| Black | 225 | 12.76% |
| Hispanic | 669 | 37.95% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 725 | 7.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,465 | 15.21% |
| High School Diploma | 4,130 | 42.89% |
| No High School Diploma | 125 | 1.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 450 | 4.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,332 | 13.83% |
| Associates Degree | 809 | 8.4% |
| Masters Degree | 472 | 4.9% |
| Professional Degree | 97 | 1.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 20 | 0.21% |
| Coordinates | 41.27069092,-75.84174347 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67e - Anthracite Subregion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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