ZIP Code 18701

In ZIP 18701, which covers part of Wilkes Barre, homes carry a median value of $203,600 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.45%. That combination produces an annual property tax bill that can weigh heavily against local earnings: median household income here is $33,329, and per-capita income reaches only $18,702. A 6.00% combined sales tax adds further cost to everyday purchases. With home values outpacing what most households earn, owning property in this ZIP demands a substantial share of income, and the tax bill tied to that value compounds the strain.