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Wilkes-Barre city, PA

ZIP 18702 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18702

18702 has a population of 42,120 with a median age of 38.8 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
13.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
24.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.5%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
37.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.6%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.1%+246% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.5%+153% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.3%+733% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishPolishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 18702

Poverty Rate
18.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.1%+246% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.5%+153% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.4%-7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.9%+104% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.3%+733% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,120
Median age38.8
Poverty rate18.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.1%
Hispanic24.7%
Black13.8%
Asian2.2%
Foreign-born48.1%