ZIP Code 18602, PA
Living in 18602
Bikeability
35
Walkability
47
Commute
28
Public Transit
47
Affordability
15
Public Safety
92
Airports
10
Hospitals
36
Colleges
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
241
Population
+19 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
64%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate6%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree34%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$130k
Median Household Income
+$29k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Sales and office19%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$302k
Median Home Value
-$34k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$344 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas26%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 18602
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in 18602
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18602
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding77
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 18602, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 18602, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
7 miles, NW
Holy Redeemer HS
8 miles, NW
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
8 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 18602, PA
King's College
8 miles, NW
Wilkes University
8 miles, NW
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
15 miles, N
Misericordia University
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 18602, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
8 miles, NW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
9 miles, NW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 18602, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
11 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, SE
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
72 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, SE