ZIP Code 18702, PA
Living in 18702
Bikeability40
Walkability61
Commute81
Public Transit46
Affordability90
Public Safety63
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$611Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18702
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in 18702
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18702
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18702, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18702, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
6 miles, W
Holy Redeemer HS
7 miles, W
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
7 miles, W
Little People Daycare School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18702, PA
King's College
7 miles, W
Wilkes University
7 miles, W
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
13 miles, NE
University of Scranton
13 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18702, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
6 miles, W
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
7 miles, W
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18702, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
82 miles, SE