The 18702 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wilkes Barre, PA (Luzerne County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 40,090. It is estimated that about 19.2% of residents in this Pennsylvania region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,422. Approximately 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $42,472.
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In ZIP Code 18702, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 19.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.7% in this Luzerne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 18702 are younger than average. The median age of 38.0 years in ZIP Code 18702 is approximately 0.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 18702 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.7% of 18702 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 18702 is $42,472, while the region's mean household income is $56,740. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,422. The per capita income in ZIP Code 18702 of $23,422 is approximately 31.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 18.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately92.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 18702 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.0% of 18702 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 18702, 95.0% is one race, while 5.0% are two or more races. Approximately 17.8% of 18702 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 18702 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.9%), followed by Black or African American (17.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 17.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 6.2% |
In ZIP Code 18702, 83.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Luzerne County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 83.0% |
| Spanish | 13.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 18702, an estimated 42.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Luzerne County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 42.5% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18702 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.92¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 18702 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.27 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.36 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.58 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.23 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.58 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.58 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.5 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.21 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.29 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.39 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 2.7 | 5.46 |
In 18702, 58.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 18702 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 18702 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.8% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |