ZIP Code 18705 - Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania

18705 Overview

ZIP Code 18705 is located in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Portions of 18705 are also in Plains and Hilldale and Hudson and Plains Township and Wilkes-Barre Township. 18705 is entirely within Luzerne County. Regionally, 18705 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.

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ZIP Code 18705 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWilkes-Barre
Primary CountyLuzerne County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)15,387
Area Code(s)272 / 570
Current Time
EST

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18705 Demographics

18705 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 18705 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 18705 is White. The current unemployment level in 18705 is 4.2%.

Population15,387
Population Growth Rate6.52%
Population Density3,052 People per Square Mile
Total Households6,403
Percentage High Income Households0.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$54,891
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$377,200
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 77.75%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 43.89%

18705 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White12,12977.61%
Black9265.92%
Hispanic2,45415.7%
Asian860.55%
Native American60.04%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander280.18%

18705 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White84848.1%
Black22512.76%
Hispanic66937.95%
Asian191.08%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.11%

18705 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7257.53%
Bachelor Degree1,46515.22%
High School Diploma4,13042.91%
No High School Diploma1251.3%
GED or Alternate4504.68%
1 or More Years of College1,33213.84%
Associates Degree8098.41%
Masters Degree4724.9%
Professional Degree971.01%
Doctorate Degree200.21%

18705 Geography

Coordinates41.27069092,-75.84174347
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 18705
RegionScranton-Wilkes-Barre Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaScranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area5 Square Miles

18705 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion67e - Anthracite Subregion

18705 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16172635465459585039312138
Avg Max Temp (°F)33364658707782807261483858
Avg Precip (In.)2.692.242.753.453.854.164.083.514.163.383.222.7340.21

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