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ZIP 18702

Pop. 41,970·Luzerne County·185th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,401/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
+7.1%
vs US Median
-$564
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ZIP 18702 · $1,401
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,812/yr
At $1,401/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLuzerne County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, +7.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18702 (Wilkes-Barre, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,970
Median income
$56,378
Median age
39.1
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
20.9%
22.8%
26.4%
18.1%
Under 1820.9%
18–3422.8%
35–5426.4%
55–6411.8%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
27.6%
White60.1%
Black10.8%
Hispanic27.6%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
13.4%
37%
26%
23.6%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma37%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+23.6%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18702 in Wilkes-Barre, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,213 → $56,378
up 16.9%
Population
42,772 → 41,970
down 1.9%
Renter share
44% → 40.5%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 23.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.1
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,213 in 2021 to $56,378 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 42,772 residents to roughly 41,970. Renters now make up 40.5% of households, compared with 44% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18702 covers Wilkes-Barre, PA. The median rent here is $1,401/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($56,378/yr), ZIP 18702 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18702?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18702 (Wilkes-Barre, PA) is $1,401. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18702 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18702's median rent of $1,401/mo is $564 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18702 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18702 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #185 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,401/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18702?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,401/mo in ZIP 18702. The local median household income is $56,378/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18702?

Rent in ZIP 18702 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18702 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18702 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,401/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($56,378/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18702 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 18702 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of ZIP 18702 households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18702 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18702 compare to the rest of Wilkes-Barre?

ZIP 18702 is pricier than Wilkes-Barre as a whole. At $1,401/mo, it's $43 above the Wilkes-Barre citywide median of $1,358/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18702 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18702 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 18702's median household income ($56,378/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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