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18706

Pennsylvania · 16,387 residents · 26.3 sq mi
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ZIP 18706 is a ZIP code of 16,387 people in Luzerne County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The typical home is worth $138,300. 20.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 6%. The average commute runs 19 minutes. Among the 37 ZIP codes in Luzerne County, 18706 ranks 27th by median household income.

$58,558
US average: $82,259
$32,645
US average: $44,673
$138,300
US average: $376,019
18.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
26.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.7%
Age 65+
19.1%
49.5%
50.5%
2.44 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(11,516)
Black4.9%(803)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(3,144)
Asian0.5%(74)
Other5.2%(850)
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Luzerne County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST27TH OF 37HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
18201$47,802
18202$55,153
18219$52,566
18221$71,250
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 18706?

ZIP code 18706 has about 16,387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18706?

The typical household in ZIP code 18706 earns about $58,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 18706 expensive?

In ZIP code 18706, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 18706?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 18706 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18706?

About 20.8% of people in ZIP code 18706 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024