WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Total Population: 42,120
Median Home Value
$115,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,892
Across all households
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.5%
65 Years and Over
17.4%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
91.1%
No Health Insurance
7.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,892
Mean Household Income
$72,069
Per Capita Income
$30,848
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
23.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$115,700
Median Rent
$971/mo
Total Housing Units
19,738
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Renter-Occupied
42.9%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Married Couple Households
33.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
23.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
32.5%
Average Household Size
2.35
Broadband Internet Access
84.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 18702.