ZIP Code 18640

In ZIP code 18640, near Wilkes Barre, households earn a median of $60,862, with per-capita income at $35,788. A median home value of $147,500 meets a county property tax rate of 1.45%, which works out to roughly $2,139 annually for a home at that price. Add the 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the picture becomes one of steady costs layered onto everyday spending. Housing takes a smaller share of income here than in many metros, though the sales tax applies broadly. Together these figures sketch a place where ownership stays within reach and daily expenses carry a consistent tax load.