18706 ZIP Code
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18706 |
| City/Town: | Wilkes Barre |
| County: | Luzerne |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,224 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,544 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,232 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,769 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,000 |
| Land Area: | 26.3 sq miles
68.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2033, -75.9148 |
Population Information (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,224 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,291 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,933 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,040 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,007 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 894 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 954 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,163 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,206 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,708 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,924 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 916 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,197 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,017 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 746 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 452 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $837 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,769 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,769 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,000 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,518 | 66.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,251 | 33.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,166 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 192 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 723 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,512 | 40.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,470 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,313 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,407 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 549 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,544 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,455 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,436 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,232 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,727 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,219 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 508 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,264 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,848 | 81.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,077 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 291 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,352 | 82.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 478 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 77 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 621 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,645 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,724 | 10.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,510 | 15.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 96 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,572 | 9.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 842 | 5.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18706 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 439 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 413 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 676 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 688 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 715 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,163 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,325 | 19.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 777 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 375 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 198 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18706 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,050 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 625 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 54 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 339 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 641 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18706 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 384 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 780 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 280 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 684 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 721 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 55 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 540 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 635 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,671 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 512 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 268 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 642 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.7% | 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 (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,026 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,848 | 60.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,281 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,092 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18706 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,781 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,784 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,933 | 28.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 427 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 221 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,738 | 25.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18706 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,366 | 56.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,169 | 15.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 543 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 422 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 253 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 51 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 499 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 466 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18706 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 202 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 366 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 546 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 642 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,423 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 617 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 809 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 592 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,572 | 33.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18706 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 101 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 624 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,060 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,862 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 981 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 141 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18706 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,125 | 60.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 466 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,455 | 21.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 553 | 8.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 100 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 31 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18706 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 902 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,688 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,230 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 949 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18706 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 529 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,412 | 31.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 998 | 22.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 681 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 651 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 227 | 5.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 10 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18706 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,188 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $837 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,769 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,724 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,050 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,336 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,155 | 31.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,040 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,427 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18706 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,770 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,847 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,926 | 43.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 403 | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 490 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,099 | 31.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18706 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,253 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 120 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 165 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,584 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 838 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 546 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,566 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,147 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,118 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,360 | 20.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 512 | 15.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,757 | 52.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,091 | 32.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18706 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,480 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,495 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,011 | 67.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 425 | 28.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 214 | 14.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18706 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,553 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 867 | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 671 | 77.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 671 | 77.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 671 | 77.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 70 | 8.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 402 | 46.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18706 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,184 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,553 | 89.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,631 | 10.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,427 | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 72 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 108 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18706 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,769 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,999 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
Wilkes Barre, PA18706