18705 ZIP Code – Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
18705 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, part of Luzerne County with a population of approximately 15,387 residents. At $57,152, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $114,900 are well below the national average, with 60.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $923 is below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.1%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 38.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 18704, 18701, 18709.
ZIP Code 18705 Data
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ZIP 18705 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18705 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $923 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.3% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18704 – Kingston
- 18701 – Wilkes Barre
- 18709 – Luzerne
- 18644 – Wyoming
- 18702 – Wilkes Barre
- 18640 – Pittston
- 18706 – Wilkes Barre
- 18708 – Shavertown
- 18651 – Plymouth
- 18643 – Pittston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18704 | KINGSTON | 30,973 | $59,867 |
| 18701 | WILKES BARRE | 3,710 | $30,821 |
| 18709 | LUZERNE | 2,885 | $39,183 |
| 18644 | WYOMING | 7,506 | $73,750 |
| 18702 | WILKES BARRE | 42,768 | $53,294 |