ZIP Code 18708, PA
Living in 18708
Bikeability29
Walkability9
Commute69
Public Transit27
Affordability55
Public Safety90
Airports6
Hospitals42
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$695Median Monthly Rent+$221 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18708
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in 18708
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 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 18708
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18708, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18708, PA
Rock Solid Academy
2 miles, SE
Im Big Now Learning Center
2 miles, NE
Building Blocks Learning Center
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18708, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18708, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
4 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
6 miles, SE
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
8 miles, E
Clarks Summit State Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18708, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
13 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
52 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
77 miles, NW