ZIP Code 18706, PA

Living in 18706

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 26
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 81
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Schools 15
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Residents

16k Population -512 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate44%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office27%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value -$1k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$537 Median Monthly Rent +$89 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas5%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18706

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in 18706

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

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 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 18706

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18706, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18706, PA

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Holy Redeemer HS
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18706, PA

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Wilkes University
3 miles, NE
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King's College
4 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18706, PA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18706, PA

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