ZIP Code 18705

In ZIP code 18705, near Wilkes Barre, homes carry a median value of $140,700 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 1.45%, translating into a yearly levy of roughly $2,040 before any exemptions. Households here earn a median of $59,344, so that tax bill equals about 3.4% of typical annual income, a share that shapes what buyers can shoulder. Per-capita income reaches $30,425, and a 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Together these figures show how home prices, wages, and taxes interact for anyone weighing a move into this ZIP.