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ZIP Code 18705: Wilkes Barre, PA
ZIP code 18705 uses the postal name Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and lies entirely in Luzerne County (Census 2020 ZIP-county file). About 16,000 people live there (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024), the 3rd most populous of Wilkes Barre's 4 residential ZIP codes. Median household income is $59,344 (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). By Census place, its land lies in Wilkes-Barre (38%), Plains (24%), Hilldale (13%) and Hudson (8%); 17% is outside any Census place.
- ACS2020-24
- Census2020
- FHFA2025
- ZBP2023
- IRS2022
- Town
- Wilkes Barre · 4 residential ZIPs
- County
- Luzerne County
- Census places
- Wilkes-Barre (38%); Plains (24%) census-designated place; Hilldale (13%) census-designated place; Hudson (8%) census-designated place
- Metro area
- Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
- House district
- PA-8 119th Congress
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Land area
- 5.0 sq mi · 3,153 people per sq mi
- PO Box ZIPs
- 10 more ZIP codes use the name Wilkes Barre for PO boxes or single organizations
Where is ZIP code 18705?
18705 centers on 41.272°, -75.843° and covers 5.0 square miles of land plus 0.0 of water. It borders 2 ZIP codes: 18704, 18702.
The map draws ZIP code areas only. For the streets inside 18705, open its center on OpenStreetMap.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA cartographic boundaries and the 2023 Gazetteer (2020 ZCTAs); ZIP-to-county shares, Census places and House districts (119th Congress) from the Census 2020 relationship files (shares of land); metro area from the OMB delineation (July 2023); town name and time zone from simplemaps US ZIP Codes (CC BY 4.0).
How does 18705 compare with the rest of Wilkes Barre?
| Measure | 18705 | In Wilkes Barre | In Luzerne County | In PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People (ACS 2020-2024) | 15,624 | 3rd of 4 | 10th of 51 | 278th of 1,833 |
| Median household income | $59k | 1st of 4 | 28th of 35 | 828th of 1,015 |
| Median home value | $141k | 1st of 3 | 31st of 38 | 904th of 1,069 |
Its median household income is higher than in 28% of U.S. residential ZIP codes, and it is denser than 89% of all U.S. residential ZIP codes. ZIP codes at the ACS caps ($250,000 or more for household income, $2,000,000 or more for home value) share the top rank.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B19013, B25077); ranks by PlainZIP over residential ZIP codes (ZCTAs).
How many people live in 18705?
The 2020 Census counted 14,832 people in 18705; the ACS, which samples households over 2020-2024, estimates 15,624. Its boundary changed between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, so the two counts are not compared.
- People, ACS 2020-2024
- 15,624
- 2020 Census count
- 14,832
- Households
- 6,339
- Median age
- 36.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B01002, B11001); 2020 Census (DHC P1); 2010 Census (SF1 P1).
Who lives in 18705?
Of the 15,624 people the ACS estimates in 18705, 25.0% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group by race and Hispanic origin is White (not Hispanic) (66.8%), then Hispanic or Latino (23.2%).
- Under 1825.0%
- 18 to 6457.5%
- 65 and older17.5%
- White, not Hispanic66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino23.2%
- Black, not Hispanic4.8%
- Other or two or more4.5%
- Asian, not Hispanic0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01001 age by sex, B03002 Hispanic or Latino origin by race); shares of the estimated population, small ZIP codes carry wide margins.
What do households in 18705 earn?
Median household income is $59,344 (ACS 2020-2024), the 28th highest of the 35 ranked ZIP codes in Luzerne County.
- Median household income
- $59,344
- Income per person
- $30,425
- Below the poverty line
- 22.9%
- Unemployed (of the labor force)
- 5.5%
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 24.9%
- Adjusted gross income per tax return, 2022
- $53,3997,720 returns; wages 72% of AGI (IRS)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 and 2015-2019 5-year estimates (B19013, B19301, B17001, B23025, B15003; 2015-2019 dollars converted with the BLS CPI-U, 1.22699); IRS Statistics of Income, ZIP code data, tax year 2022 (adjusted gross income per return, filed under the address on the return).
What are homes worth in 18705?
FHFA's house price index for 18705, built from repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, rose 92% from 2015 to 2025 and rose 67% from 2020 to 2025, and moved +6.2% in 2025.
- Median home value (owners' estimate)
- $140,700
- Median gross rent
- $1,024
- Homes owned by their occupants
- 60.8%
- Housing units
- 7,096
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25077, B25064, B25003, B25001); FHFA House Price Index, annual five-digit ZIP, updated 2026-03-31.
What businesses are in 18705?
242 business establishments had a location in this ZIP code in 2023, 15 fewer than in 2018; the most are in health care and social assistance (ZIP Code Business Patterns).
- Health care and social assistance45
- Accommodation and food services34
- Other services (except public administration)34
- Retail trade27
- Construction17
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services17
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and 2018 (establishments with paid employees, by the business's ZIP code).
Which ZIP codes are next to 18705?
| ZIP | Town | People | Household income | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18704 | Kingston | 31,149 | $64k | 2.7 mi |
| 18702 | Wilkes Barre | 41,970 | $56k | 5.3 mi |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre | 4,294 | $33k | 3.0 mi (near) |
| 18709 | Luzerne | 2,910 | $42k | 3.0 mi (near) |
| 18644 | Wyoming | 7,552 | $70k | 4.4 mi (near) |
| 18640 | Pittston | 16,581 | $61k | 5.6 mi (near) |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre | 16,387 | $59k | 6.0 mi (near) |
| 18651 | Plymouth | 8,703 | $42k | 6.2 mi (near) |
Source: PlainZIP from the Census 2020 ZCTA boundaries (shared edges) and internal points; figures ACS 2020-2024.