18706

Wilkes Barre, PA

Total Population

16,224

Median Household Income

$60,544

Median Home Value

$113,000

Median Rent

$837

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$60,544

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$113,000

100.2% above state median

Rent

$837

100% above state median

Median Age

39.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wilkes Barre, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 20.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$60,544

-19.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-55,275,988

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.36 people

Total Households

6,769

Family Households

40.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

32.6%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

20.5%

#3 Industry

Finance

16.7%

Total Employed Residents:3,804

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

6.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

5.5%

339 workers

Public Transit

0.9%

54 workers

Total Commuting Workers:6,155

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.4%

7,219 employed

Labor Force

7,727

508 unemployed

Median Age

39.3 years

Per Capita Income

$31,522

Poverty Rate

20.6%