City Profile
Wilkes Barre, PA
Browse ZIP codes and key stats for Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania: population, households, income, education, health coverage, and more.
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
44,328
People
Median age
34.7
Housing
Total households
16,644
Income
Median household income
$48,515
Housing
Total housing units
19,781
Employment
Employment rate
53.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.6%
City details
Local time 22:29:20 (ET)| Location | Wilkes Barre, PA |
|---|---|
| Population (ZIP areas) | 77,961(sum of local ZIP code populations) |
| Total ZIP codes | 14 total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard 3 PO Box 6 Unique |
| County | Luzerne |
| Area code | 272, 570 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.246561, -75.875689 |
| Land area | 109.8 sq miles (284,396,289 m²) |
Map of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania with ZIP codes
Map of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and ZIP codes
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ZIP Codes in Wilkes Barre
Explore the ZIP codes that make up Wilkes Barre. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.
| ZIP | Type | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18701 | Standard | $33,329 | 4,658 |
| 18702 | Standard | $56,378 | 42,133 |
| 18703 | PO BOX | — | — |
| 18705 | Standard | $59,344 | 14,832 |
| 18706 | Standard | $58,558 | 16,338 |
| 18710 | PO BOX | — | — |
| 18711 | Standard | — | — |
| 18762 | Unique | — | — |
| 18764 | Unique | — | — |
| 18765 | Unique | — | — |
| 18766 | Unique | — | — |
| 18767 | Unique | — | — |
| 18769 | Unique | — | — |
| 18773 | PO BOX | — | — |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP type legend
- Standard: residential and business delivery areas
- PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
- Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census Bureau Demographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS). Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS) ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries. USPS