18705 ZIP Code
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18705 |
| City/Town: | Wilkes Barre |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,387 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,152 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,323 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,457 |
| Median Home Value: | $114,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
12.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2718, -75.8428 |
Population Information (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,387 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,819 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,568 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,167 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 889 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 743 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 719 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 783 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,417 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,234 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,761 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 916 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 942 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,571 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 804 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 441 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $114,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $923 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,457 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,446 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,011 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,128 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,318 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,086 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 374 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 749 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,120 | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,940 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,496 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,767 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 640 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,152 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,421 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,813 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,323 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,124 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,618 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 492 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,335 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,093 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,166 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 341 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,415 | 74.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 813 | 5.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 79 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,788 | 11.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,269 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,657 | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,902 | 18.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 696 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 735 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,463 | 9.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 302 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 214 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 668 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 560 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,031 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,396 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 957 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 911 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 229 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 178 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,389 | 70.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,204 | 15.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 132 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 229 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 501 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 409 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 925 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,040 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 715 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 209 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 272 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 502 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,633 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 794 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 340 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 527 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 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 (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,463 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,772 | 63.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,039 | 45.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 910 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,886 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,230 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,614 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 510 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 147 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,146 | 17.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,784 | 64.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,323 | 17.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 542 | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 602 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 109 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 42 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 49 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 12 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 247 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 203 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 393 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 624 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 674 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 786 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 875 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,634 | 48.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 30 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 697 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,833 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,934 | 52.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 822 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 141 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,653 | 72.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 166 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,081 | 16.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 486 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 577 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,632 | 40.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,509 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 728 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 200 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,377 | 33.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,159 | 28.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 821 | 19.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 448 | 10.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 66 | 1.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,230 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $500 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $923 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,446 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,450 | 38.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 783 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,338 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,864 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,636 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,062 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,358 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,938 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,551 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 179 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 601 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,843 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,181 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 230 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 212 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,318 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 539 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 882 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,087 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 800 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,373 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,442 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 239 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,098 | 45.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,105 | 45.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,055 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,004 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,191 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 714 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 696 | 34.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,835 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 467 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,552 | 332.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,552 | 332.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,552 | 332.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 175 | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,115 | 238.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,220 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,615 | 81.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,605 | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,871 | 13.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 530 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 111 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 93 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,446 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,671 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Wilkes Barre, PA18705