What to know about ZIP 18703
ZIP code 18703 covers ZIP 18703 with a population of about 2,941.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WILKES BARRE - SCRANTON media market.
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ZIP Code 18703 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,941
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,092
-49% vs US avg
Home value
$104,100
-70% vs US avg
Median rent
$659
-43% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 18703
Income and economy in ZIP 18703
Median household income in ZIP 18703 is about $38,092 — about 49% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.6%; unemployment rate near 7.8%; 17.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 7.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 18703
Median home value is about $104,100 — about 70% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $659 (about 43% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 29.8% (about 35.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 18703, a household would need roughly $29,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $669. That sits below the local median household income ($38,092), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.