ZIP Code 18702 - Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania

18702 Overview

ZIP Code 18702 is located in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Portions of 18702 are also in Georgetown (Luzerne County) and Laflin and Laurel Run and Hilldale and Inkerman and Plains and Yatesville and Bear Creek Township and Plains Township and Jenkins Township and Wilkes-Barre Township and Buck Township and Fairview Township (Luzerne County) and Hanover Township (Luzerne County) and Bear Creek. 18702 is entirely within Luzerne County. Regionally, 18702 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.

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ZIP Code 18702 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWilkes-Barre
Primary CountyLuzerne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)42,768
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
EST

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18702 Demographics

18702 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 18702 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18702 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 18702 is 3.3%.

Population42,768
Population Growth Rate8.03%
Population Density662 People per Square Mile
Total Households16,376
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$48,213
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$406,410
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025)3.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 63.63%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 44.67%

18702 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White28,02263.36%
Black5,17511.7%
Hispanic9,60521.72%
Asian1,1632.63%
Native American730.17%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander1920.43%

18702 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,23928.59%
Black92521.34%
Hispanic2,09648.36%
Asian631.45%
Native American80.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.07%

18702 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,7207.34%
Bachelor Degree3,19313.62%
High School Diploma9,38340.01%
No High School Diploma3361.43%
GED or Alternate1,1765.02%
1 or More Years of College3,55215.15%
Associates Degree2,2229.48%
Masters Degree1,4166.04%
Professional Degree2721.16%
Doctorate Degree1790.76%

18702 Geography

18702 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion67c - Northern Sandstone Ridges

18702 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)14152333445257564837291936
Avg Max Temp (°F)32344456687580787059473657
Avg Precip (In.)3.472.853.613.974.744.794.314.254.723.874.043.4248.04

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