18701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 18701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

18701 is a zip code in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, which covers Wilkes-Barre, with a total population of 3,582 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 18701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 18701.

The estimated population of people living in 18701 is 3,582, with a median age of 22.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 18701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,582
+3.56%
-2.13%
2020
3,459
+0.29%
-
2019
3,449
 -2.18% -
2018
3,526
 -3.66% -
2017
3,660
 - -

Population of 18701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 18701 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.1%
76.3%
 -0.26%
Black/African American
10.5%
7.9%
 +32.91%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.8%
8.8%
 -22.73%
Asian
1.5%
4.3%
 -65.12%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
2.3%
 +104.35%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 18701 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 18701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 18701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 18701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 22 +2.33% 21.8 +1.4% 22.3 +3.72%
2020 21.5 0% 21.5 +0.47% 21.5 -0.92%
2019 21.5 +0.47% 21.4 +0.94% 21.7 0%
2018 21.4 +0.47% 21.2 +1.44% 21.7 0%
2017 21.3 - 20.9 - 21.7 -

The median age of the 18701 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 18701 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 45 -139.52% 72 -19.57% 6 48
10 to 19 651 -26.13% 584 -14.54% 496 499
20 to 29 541 +14.86% 651 -15.81% 625 546
30 to 39 134 +47.38% 48 -8.75% 190 35
40 to 49 32 +87.35% 21 240.22% 63 18
50 to 59 68 +26.79% 54 +50.91% 86 78
60 to 69 77 +31.98% 138 +47.01% 101 211
70+ 134 +58.44% 410 -10.22% 216 364

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 18701 zip code is $30,840.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 18701.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,983.00
  • 45 to 64
    $30,476.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,116.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 18701 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 18701, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 18701 is currently $36,911.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.57% of households in 18701 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 18701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    42.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 18701 is $14,085.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 18701 by the total population of 18701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 18701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 18701 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 18701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 18701 zip over the age of 16 is 3,521.

Of those people, a total of 35.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 18701 is 34.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 18701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 988 20.70% 3.90%
20 to 24 years 1,007 43.90% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 164 81.70% 6.70%
30 to 34 years 158 77.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 125 64.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 115 30.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 72 8.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 118 21.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 299 38.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 475 14.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 18701. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,830 38.80% 1.90%
Black or African American 393 24.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 55 25.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 33.30% 0.00%
Other 32 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 202 12.40% 36.00%
Hispanic or Latino 245 23.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,714 38.30% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 18701 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 18701 is 1,205, with median earnings of $10,352.00.

Women in 18701 are earning approximately 148.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,205 $10,352.00
Male 599 $7,596.00
Female 606 $11,300.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 18701 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 62 $41,750.00
Business and Financial 33 $2,656.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $6,023.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $26,136.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $28,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $30,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 120 $11,000.00
Healthcare Support 78 $11,842.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $5,197.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $22,628.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $11,500.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $2,499.00
Sales 112 $11,364.00
Office and Administrative Support 216 $6,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $0.00
Production 47 $26,118.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 18701 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 18701.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 45 $42,375.00 17 $8,750.00
Business and Financial 24 $2,499.00 9 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 26 $5,909.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 39 $25,568.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $50,430.00 11 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $31,250.00 93 $4,777.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 69 $11,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $19,545.00 101 $22,730.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $11,500.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $2,841.00 8 $0.00
Sales 41 $22,772.00 71 $10,337.00
Office and Administrative Support 91 $2,499.00 125 $15,160.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 42 $25,789.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,051 households in 18701, with an average household size of 1.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 232 families living in the 18701 zip code with an average family size of 2.54 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 18701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 103 27 102 819
Average Household Size 2.56 2.19 2.67 1.15
Total Families 103 27 102 0
Average Household Size 2.56 2.19 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 232 families living in 18701, 9.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 18701:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,372 housing units in 18701.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,051 76.60%
Vacant 321 23.40%

62.61% of the total 1,372 housing units in 18701 are rental units. This is approximately 859 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 132 are occupied by the owner - or 9.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 18701 is $821.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 18701 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    60
  • Less than $500
    167
  • $500 to $999
    334
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    273
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    80
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 18701 is $159,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 18701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    17
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    37
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    40
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    6
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    26
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 18701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 18701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    280
  • 1940 to 1949
    51
  • 1950 to 1959
    78
  • 1960 to 1969
    133
  • 1970 to 1979
    630
  • 1980 to 1989
    75
  • 1990 to 1999
    33
  • 2000 to 2009
    58
  • 2010 to 2013
    34
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 18701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    323
  • 1 vehicle available
    618
  • 2 vehicles available
    81
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    29

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 18701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 18701 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 18701.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    282
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    85
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    72
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    53
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    113
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    8
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    14
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    10
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 18701 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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