18706 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to WILKES BARRE, PA 18706

18706 is a suburban zip code in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $87,800) are fairly typical for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area.

The average family income here is $43,881/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 18706 is $38,209.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 18706 earn an average of $28,063/year. Women earn only $19,378/year.

3,674 people in 18706 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 18706? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.0 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 7,653 men and 8,452 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,147 people (out of the 16,105 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,515 homes, and 443 businesses every day. 46 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

18706 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Istanbul, Turkey!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 753 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 16,105
  • White Population: 15,403
  • Black Population: 607
  • Hispanic Population: 424
  • Asian Population: 146
  • Hawaiian Population: 12
  • Indian Population: 70
  • Male Population: 7,653
  • Female Population: 8,452
  • Median Age: 43
  • Median Age of Males: 41
  • Median Age of Females: 44
  • Geography

  • Region: Northeast
  • Division: Middle Atlantic
  • State: Pennsylvania
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre PA
  • County: Luzerne
  • City: Wilkes Barre
  • Longitude: -75.9
  • Latitude: 41.2
  • Elevation: 753 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 570
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 3,625
  • Drive alone: 3,086
  • Carpool: 416
  • Public transit: 47
  • Ride bikes or walk: 46

  • Average commute time: 20.0 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 70
  •    5 - 9: 428
  •    10 - 14: 814
  •    15 - 19: 945
  •    20 - 24: 600
  •    25 - 29: 180
  •    30 - 34: 244
  •    35 - 39: 54
  •    40 - 44: 25
  •    45 - 59: 86
  •    60 - 89: 104
  •    90 plus: 75
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $87,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $38,543
  • Businesses: 256
  • Employees: 5,304
  • Annual Payroll: $185,077,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,881
  • Median Family Income: $31,745
  • Average Income for Men: $28,063
  • Average Income for Women: $19,378
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 18706 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Hanover Green El Sch
561 Main Rd
Hanover Township, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Lee Park El Sch
99 Lee Park Ave
Hanover Township, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Lyndwood El Sch
First And Colley Street
Hanover Township, PA 18706
(570) 824-3732
Middle Schools
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Hanover Township, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
High Schools
Hanover Area Jshs
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Hanover Township, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 18706 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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