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Luzerne County
Wilkes Barre, PA
18701
18701 ZIP Code — Wilkes Barre, PA
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18701 is located in
Wilkes Barre ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Luzerne County .
It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of
3,710 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 18701
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,100. Renters make up the majority at 91%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $30,821. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 18701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,710
Population density
7,420 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
0.50 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.2438
Longitude
-75.8851
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.3%
47.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
11.8%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
17.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
3.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$30,821
Median household income
$223,100
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 70 1.9% 18 and over 3,640 98.1% 65 and over 740 19.9% Median age 22.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10%
Group Count % White 2,852 70.8% Black or African American 404 10% Hispanic or Latino 316 7.8% Two or more races 229 5.7% Other race 180 4.5% Asian 45 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.3%
47.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
11.8%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
17.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
3.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.4% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 27.0% $25k–$35k 19.2% $35k–$50k 21.1% $50k–$75k 9.9% $75k–$100k 3.1% $100k–$150k 1.5% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $30,821
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $223,100 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 8.7% Renter occupied 91.3% Vacant 23.1% Single-family detached 12.1% Large apartment buildings 60.0% Mobile homes 0.6% Median rooms 3.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 4.5% 1990–1999 2.2% 1980–1989 5.9% 1970–1979 42.7% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 26.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 23.6% 1 bedroom 42.7% 2 bedrooms 14.6% 3 bedrooms 10.9% 4 bedrooms 6.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 31.3% 1 vehicle 61.2% 2 vehicles 5.4% 3 or more 2.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.4% Electricity 51.1% Propane / LP gas 1.8% Fuel oil 1.6% Wood 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 12.4% Cohabiting couple 45 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 392 36.7% Female householder, no spouse 499 46.7% Households with children under 18 42 3.9% Households with seniors (65+) 542 50.7% Average household size 1.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 76.6% 66.1% Married 8.6% 8.4% Separated 4.5% 4.1% Widowed 4.7% 15.2% Divorced 5.6% 6.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 22.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 25 1.1% Elementary school 5 0.2% High school 12 0.5% College / grad school 2,203 98.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.6%
Professional & management
16.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 29.5% Sales & office 23.8% Natural resources & construction 3.9% Production & transportation 9.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.2% Government 10.0% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.9% Carpool 7.4% Public transit 1.6% Walk 20.3% Work from home 15.5% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 20.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.0%
Female-led households
13.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.6% Retirement income 42.2% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 25.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.0% High blood pressure 24.6% High cholesterol 24.6% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 21.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.7% Binge drinking 20.9% No physical activity 23.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 25.1% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 20.3% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 60.6% Cholesterol screening 77.5% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 129 3.5%
Disability % Any disability 19.3% Under 18 35.7% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 46.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.7% Public insurance 30.4% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,710 100.0% Spanish 155 4.2% Other Indo-European 149 4.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,464 93.4% Born in same state 3,396 91.5% Born in different state 1,974 53.2% Foreign born 68 1.8% Naturalized citizen 246 6.6% Not a US citizen 141 57.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 447 12% French 259 7% English 88 2.4% Norwegian 46 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 17 0.5% Irish 9 0.2% Polish 9 0.2% German 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.8% Internet access 75.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18701
What city is ZIP code 18701 in?
ZIP code 18701 is primarily assigned to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18701 in?
ZIP code 18701 falls within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 18701 mostly rentals?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 18701 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 18701 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 18701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18701?
26% of residents in ZIP code 18701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18701?
The median household income in ZIP code 18701 is $30,821, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18701 in?
ZIP code 18701 observes the EST timezone.
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