ZIP Code 18656, PA
Living in 18656
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute17
Public Transit1
Affordability76
Public Safety93
Airports6
Hospitals52
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation-351 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income-$3.7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$713Median Monthly Rent+$260 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke13%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene42%
LP gas12%
Utility gas3%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18656
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in 18656
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18656
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18656, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18656, PA
Muhlenburg Christian Academy
7 miles, S
Building Blocks Learning Center
11 miles, E
Rock Solid Academy
13 miles, E
Im Big Now Learning Center
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18656, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18656, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
16 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
17 miles, E
Berwick Hospital Center
18 miles, S
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18656, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
24 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
61 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
68 miles, NW