18702 ZIP Code
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18702 |
| City/Town: | Wilkes Barre |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,768 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,294 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,560 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,918 |
| Median Home Value: | $107,200 |
| Land Area: | 78.1 sq miles
202.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2305, -75.7574 |
Population Information (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,768 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,861 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,907 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,484 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,513 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,396 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,949 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,857 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,303 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,004 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,212 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,721 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,236 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,778 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,347 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 968 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $107,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $945 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,918 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,021 | 85.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,897 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,652 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,369 | 43.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,569 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,467 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,354 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,198 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,038 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,860 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,211 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,441 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18702 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,294 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,524 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,560 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,853 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,119 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,669 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,025 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,504 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 558 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,214 | 63.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,185 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 969 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 170 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,544 | 10.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,633 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,837 | 18.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,302 | 24.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,756 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,564 | 6.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,929 | 11.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18702 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,594 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 913 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,573 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,656 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,185 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,850 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,637 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,050 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 842 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 721 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18702 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,312 | 74.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,789 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 276 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 831 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 397 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,424 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18702 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 943 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,076 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 498 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,360 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,914 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 315 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,180 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,554 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,604 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,664 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 986 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 984 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,043 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,218 | 59.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,876 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,290 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18702 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,365 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,569 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,592 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,079 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 878 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,192 | 24.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18702 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,920 | 54.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,814 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,197 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,548 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 753 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 485 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,643 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 558 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18702 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 176 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 789 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,521 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,470 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,494 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,341 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,505 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,709 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,896 | 39.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18702 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 878 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,329 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,432 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,277 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,202 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 800 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18702 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,042 | 64.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 615 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,643 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,364 | 8.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 140 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18702 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,786 | 16.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,788 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,344 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,103 | 12.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18702 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,264 | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,206 | 33.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,017 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,131 | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,278 | 13.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 622 | 6.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 117 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18702 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,235 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $532 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $945 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,021 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,066 | 35.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,819 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,709 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,627 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,982 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,951 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18702 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,417 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,303 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,716 | 38.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 587 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,549 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,932 | 39.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18702 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,975 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 422 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 408 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,752 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,061 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,332 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,333 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,332 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,333 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,452 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 706 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,659 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,087 | 32.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18702 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,362 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,771 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,414 | 50.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,952 | 43.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,060 | 30.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 405 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,505 | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,269 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,263 | 414.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,263 | 414.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,263 | 414.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 380 | 29.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 130 | 10.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,133 | 325.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 0.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18702 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,284 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,998 | 79.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,286 | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,903 | 17.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 693 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 609 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 81 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18702 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,021 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,378 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Wilkes Barre, PA18702