ZIP Code 18706, PA
Living in 18706
Bikeability36
Walkability26
Commute83
Public Transit30
Affordability91
Public Safety81
Airports8
Hospitals36
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-512 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate44%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office27%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$537Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas5%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18706
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in 18706
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18706
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18706, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18706, PA
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
2 miles, NE
Milford E Barnes Jr School
3 miles, NE
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
3 miles, NE
Holy Redeemer HS
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18706, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18706, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
5 miles, NE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
5 miles, N
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18706, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
14 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
45 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
83 miles, SW