ZIP Code 18651

ZIP code 18651, in the Wilkes Barre area, sits in working-class territory, with a median household income of $41,990 and per-capita income of $28,955. Homes here carry a median value of $97,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.45% means owners pay a noticeable share of that value each year. Add a 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load takes a real bite out of paychecks that are already stretched. This is a place where earnings stay below national averages while everyday costs keep pressure on household finances.