ZIP code 18706
Where is ZIP code 18706?
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 18706 belongs to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. 18706 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 16,387 people live in the 18706 area, where the median household income is $58,558. The closest ZIP codes are 18703 (Wilkes Barre, 2.9 mi northeast), 18766 (Wilkes Barre, 3 mi north) and 18701 (Wilkes Barre, 3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 18706 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilkes Barre |
| Also accepted | Ashley, Hanover Township, Hanover Twp, Laurel Run, Sugar Notch, Warrior Run, Wilkes Barre Township, Wlks Barr Twp |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044, -75.9113 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 187 |
Population and income in 18706
| Population | 16,387 · higher than 86% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 624 · higher than 66% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.3 years · lower than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $58,558 · lower than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,645 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $138,300 · lower than 78% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $965 a month |
| Housing units | 7,761 |
| Households | 6,630 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 26.26 sq mi (plus 0.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18706. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18706
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18703 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 2.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 18766 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 3 mi N | Unique |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 3 mi NE | Standard |
| 18651 | Plymouth, PA | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 18634 | Nanticoke, PA | 4.9 mi W | Standard |
| 18704 | Kingston, PA | 4.9 mi N | Standard |
| 18710 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 18711 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 18762 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5 mi N | Unique |
| 18764 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5 mi N | Unique |
| 18765 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5 mi N | Unique |
| 18767 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5 mi N | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18706 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18706
123 MAIN ST
WILKES BARRE PA 18706
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ASHLEY, HANOVER TOWNSHIP, HANOVER TWP, LAUREL RUN, SUGAR NOTCH, WARRIOR RUN, WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP and WLKS BARR TWP as the city name for 18706. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18706-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Wilkes Barre, PA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18706?
- 18706 is a Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Ashley, Hanover Township, Hanover Twp, Laurel Run, Sugar Notch, Warrior Run, Wilkes Barre Township and Wlks Barr Twp are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 18706 in?
- ZIP code 18706 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18706 in?
- 18706 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18706?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18706 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18706?
- About 16,387 people live in ZIP code 18706, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18706?
- The median household income in 18706 is $58,558 a year, lower than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 18706?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18706 are 18703 (Wilkes Barre, 2.9 miles), 18766 (Wilkes Barre, 3 miles), 18701 (Wilkes Barre, 3 miles) and 18651 (Plymouth, 3.4 miles).