WILKES BARRE, PA 18705
Total Population: 15,595
Median Home Value
$122,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$61,293
Across all households
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.1%
65 Years and Over
18.1%
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
93.6%
No Health Insurance
7.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$61,293
Mean Household Income
$72,936
Per Capita Income
$29,986
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
80.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$122,800
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units
7,268
Owner-Occupied
63.9%
Renter-Occupied
36.1%
Vacancy Rate
14.2%
Married Couple Households
39.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
11.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.8%
Average Household Size
2.50
Broadband Internet Access
87.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 18705.