18705 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to WILKES BARRE, PA 18705

18705 is a suburban zip code in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The population is primarily white, older, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $94,400) are fairly typical for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area.

The average family income here is $51,341/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 18705 is $44,889.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 18705 earn an average of $31,957/year. Women earn only $19,891/year.

7,211 people in 18705 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 18705? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.6 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 7,125 men and 7,681 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,020 people (out of the 14,806 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,706 homes, and 346 businesses every day. 180 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

18705 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Barcelona, Spain!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 579 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 14,806
  • White Population: 13,850
  • Black Population: 544
  • Hispanic Population: 742
  • Asian Population: 160
  • Hawaiian Population: 9
  • Indian Population: 99
  • Male Population: 7,125
  • Female Population: 7,681
  • Median Age: 44
  • Median Age of Males: 42
  • Median Age of Females: 46
  • Geography

  • Region: Northeast
  • Division: Middle Atlantic
  • State: Pennsylvania
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre PA
  • County: Luzerne
  • City: Wilkes Barre
  • Longitude: -75.8
  • Latitude: 41.3
  • Elevation: 579 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 570
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 7,117
  • Drive alone: 5,979
  • Carpool: 841
  • Public transit: 94
  • Ride bikes or walk: 180

  • Average commute time: 18.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 306
  •    5 - 9: 1,219
  •    10 - 14: 2,022
  •    15 - 19: 1,388
  •    20 - 24: 940
  •    25 - 29: 277
  •    30 - 34: 388
  •    35 - 39: 34
  •    40 - 44: 85
  •    45 - 59: 167
  •    60 - 89: 82
  •    90 plus: 209
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $94,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,807
  • Businesses: 273
  • Employees: 3,075
  • Annual Payroll: $101,795,000
  • Average Family Income: $51,341
  • Median Family Income: $33,476
  • Average Income for Men: $31,957
  • Average Income for Women: $19,891
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 079
  • State FIPS Code: 42

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Schools in 18705 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Daniel J Flood El Sch
565 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Solomon/Plains El Sch
41 Abbott St
Plains, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Middle Schools
Solomon/Plains Jhs
43 Abbott St
Plains, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
High Schools
Wilkes Barre Avts
Po Box 1699
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 18705 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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