ZIP Code 18656

In ZIP code 18656, near Wilkes Barre, households earn a median of $76,804, with per-capita income at $38,208. A median home value of $233,000 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.45%, which works out to roughly $3,379 annually in property taxes. Sales tax adds 6.00% on purchases. Together, these figures sketch the financial shape of the area: steady earnings against a mid-range housing market, a property tax bill that takes a noticeable bite each year, and a sales tax that applies to everyday spending.