ZIP Code 18602

Households in ZIP code 18602, near Wilkes Barre, report a median income of $160,962, with per-capita earnings of $56,296. A median home value of $412,700 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.45%, which works out to roughly $5,984 annually for a home at that value. Combined with a 6.00% sales tax, these costs shape how far each paycheck stretches. The gap between median household and per-capita income hints at multi-earner homes, giving many families room to absorb property taxes while still covering everyday purchases.