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ZIP Code 18705
Plains, PA, Luzerne County
Population
15,624
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,153
City
Plains
ZIP 18705 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 18705 at a glance
- ZIP 18705 (Plains) is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,344 a year, 24% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,700 (45% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,024 a month.
Local data for ZIP 18705
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 18705, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,344
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$140,700
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,024/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
242
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,029
$160M annual payroll
PPP loans
$19.76M
285 loans
Campaign donations
$17.93K
23% D, 44% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 18705, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 18705
ZIP codes near 18705
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 18709Luzerne | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| 18701Wilkes-Barre | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| 18704Courtdale | 3.6 mi | 10.1 |
| 18644West Wyoming | 4.9 mi | 15.8 |
| 18708Chase | 5.8 mi | 16 |
| 18706Ashley | 5.8 mi | 26.3 |
| 18651Plymouth | 6 mi | 12 |
| 18640Dupont | 6.1 mi | 27.9 |
| 18643Exeter | 6.2 mi | 18.3 |
| 18642Duryea | 6.7 mi | 5.4 |
| 18702Bear Creek Village | 6.9 mi | 78.1 |
| 18602Bear Creek Village | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 18705?
- ZIP code 18705 is in Plains, PA (Luzerne County).
- What county is ZIP code 18705 in?
- ZIP code 18705 is mostly in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 18705?
- About 15,624 people live in the 18705 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.