ZIP Code 18706 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWilkes-Barre
Primary CountyLuzerne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)16,224
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
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18706 Demographics

18706 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 18706 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18706 is White. The current unemployment level in 18706 is 5.3%.

Population16,224
Population Growth Rate1.28%
Population Density518 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,196
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$56,024
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$47,610
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)5.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 84.77%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 62.78%

18706 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White13,91184.77%
Black2381.45%
Hispanic2,01212.26%
Asian1991.21%
Native American510.31%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

18706 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,27265.57%
Black25613.2%
Hispanic40520.88%
Asian60.31%
Native American10.05%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

18706 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College9448.8%
Bachelor Degree1,43813.41%
High School Diploma4,72944.09%
No High School Diploma1111.03%
GED or Alternate5254.89%
1 or More Years of College1,43313.36%
Associates Degree9548.89%
Masters Degree4754.43%
Professional Degree460.43%
Doctorate Degree720.67%

18706 Geography

Coordinates41.20137787,-75.90039825
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 18706
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaScranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area31 Square Miles

18706 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 18706
Pennsylvania State Senate Districts in 18706
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18706 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion67c - Northern Sandstone Ridges

18706 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16172636465559585039312138
Avg Max Temp (°F)33364658707781807161493858
Avg Precip (In.)2.662.232.663.463.794.194.123.474.213.433.182.740.11

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