18702 ZIP Code – Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18702 is a large ZIP code located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County with a population of approximately 42,768 residents. At $53,294, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $107,200, well below the national average, with 59.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $945 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 8.2%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 18.3%, above the national average. About 23.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 38.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 18602, 18705, 18640.
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ZIP 18702 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18702 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $107k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $945 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18602 – Bear Creek
- 18705 – Wilkes Barre
- 18640 – Pittston
- 18701 – Wilkes Barre
- 18706 – Wilkes Barre
- 18704 – Kingston
- 18709 – Luzerne
- 18641 – Pittston
- 18661 – White Haven
- 18642 – Duryea
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18602 | BEAR CREEK | 365 | $122,083 |
| 18705 | WILKES BARRE | 15,387 | $57,152 |
| 18640 | PITTSTON | 16,014 | $49,753 |
| 18701 | WILKES BARRE | 3,710 | $30,821 |
| 18706 | WILKES BARRE | 16,224 | $60,544 |