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ZIP Code 18706
Ashley, PA, Luzerne County
Population
16,387
Land area
26.3sq mi
People per sq mi
624
City
Ashley
ZIP 18706 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 18706 at a glance
- ZIP 18706 (Ashley) is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,558, 25% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,300 (46% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for ZIP 18706
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 18706, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,558
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$138,300
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
19.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
275
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,438
$723M annual payroll
PPP loans
$26.17M
288 loans
Campaign donations
$13.32K
26% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 18706, 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
79° / 16°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 18706
ZIP codes near 18706
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 18701Wilkes-Barre | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| 18651Plymouth | 4.2 mi | 12 |
| 18707Mountain Top | 5.2 mi | 51 |
| 18704Courtdale | 5.3 mi | 10.1 |
| 18634Sheatown | 5.7 mi | 14.3 |
| 18709Luzerne | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| 18705Plains | 5.8 mi | 5 |
| 18708Chase | 6.7 mi | 16 |
| 18602Bear Creek Village | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| 18702Bear Creek Village | 8.9 mi | 78.1 |
| 18617Glen Lyon | 9.1 mi | 5.8 |
| 18644West Wyoming | 9.2 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 18706?
- ZIP code 18706 is in Ashley, PA (Luzerne County).
- What county is ZIP code 18706 in?
- ZIP code 18706 is mostly in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 18706?
- About 16,387 people live in the 18706 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.