Wilkes-Barre, PA ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: 18702, 18706, 18705 and 18701. Together they are home to 78,275 residents in 31,169 households. That is more than the 44,423 people counted inside Wilkes-Barre city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $33,329 in 18701 to $59,344 in 18705.
Wilkes-Barre city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 44,423 |
| Households | 16,644 |
| Median household income | $48,515 |
| Median home value | $117,200 |
| Median age | 34.7 |
| Median rent | $946 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 78,275 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,169 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $33,329 (18701) to $59,344 (18705) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,521 |
| Homeowners | 59.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 72 routes, 33,855 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wilkes-Barre: 18705 ($59,344)
- Most residents: 18702 (41,970 people)
- Highest homeownership: 18706 (66.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 18706 (33.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 18701 (44.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 18701 (23.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 18701 ($203,600)
Every ZIP code in Wilkes-Barre
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18702 | Wilkes Barre | 41,970 | 16,951 | $56,378 | $131,900 | 59.5% | 28.2% | 13.6% | 35 | 19,330 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre | 16,387 | 6,630 | $58,558 | $138,300 | 66.3% | 33.2% | 12.3% | 19 | 8,119 | mailing city |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre | 15,624 | 6,339 | $59,344 | $140,700 | 60.8% | 26.6% | 10.5% | 15 | 7,112 | 38% of its land; mailing city |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre | 4,294 | 1,249 | $33,329 | $203,600 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 44.5% | 3 | 2,147 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Wilkes-Barre when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilkes-Barre city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilkes-Barre. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Wilkes-Barre.
Counties
- Luzerne County — 47 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- 18702, 18706, 18705 and 18701. A ZIP code is listed for Wilkes-Barre when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilkes-Barre city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilkes-Barre.
- What is the population of Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- The Census Bureau counts 44,423 residents inside Wilkes-Barre city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Wilkes-Barre hold 78,275 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- $48,515 inside Wilkes-Barre city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $33,329 to $59,344.
- Which Wilkes-Barre ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 18705, at $59,344, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 72 carrier routes reaching 33,855 residential and 2,853 business mailboxes.
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