ZIP Code 18705, PA
Living in 18705
Bikeability24
Walkability37
Commute92
Public Transit30
Affordability88
Public Safety75
Airports7
Hospitals41
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+552 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value-$1.6k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$557Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18705
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in 18705
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 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 18705
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18705, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18705, PA
New Story School
2 miles, N
Genesis School
2 miles, W
Little People Daycare School
2 miles, SW
Graham Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18705, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18705, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
2 miles, SW
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2 miles, SE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
2 miles, W
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18705, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
8 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
48 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
82 miles, NW