ZIP Code 18656, PA

Living in 18656

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 85
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Schools 44
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Residents

2.2k Population -351 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income -$3.7k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$713 Median Monthly Rent +$260 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke13%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene42%
LP gas12%
Utility gas3%
Wood16%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18656

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in 18656

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 13
Feb 27 3 10
Mar 36 3 7
Apr 47 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18656

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18656, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18656, PA

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Rock Solid Academy
13 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18656, PA

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Wilkes University
16 miles, E
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King's College
17 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18656, PA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18656, PA

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