ZIP Code 18702

In ZIP code 18702, which takes in Wilkes Barre, households earn a median of $56,378 a year, while per-capita income sits at $31,728 — a spread that points to many single-earner and smaller households alongside a mix of larger ones. A median home value of $131,900 carries a county-level property tax rate of 1.45%, so owners owe roughly $1,900 annually in that category alone. Sales tax of 6.00% applies to most purchases, adding a bit more to everyday spending. Together these costs shape how far each paycheck stretches across housing, goods, and services.