ZIP Code 18706: Wilkes Barre, PA
ZIP code 18706 is assigned to Wilkes Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Its reference point is at latitude 41.2044 and longitude -75.9113 (41°12'15.8"N 75°54'40.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 18706
Wilkes Barre has 18 ZIP codes in our directory, and Luzerne County has 61.
Pennsylvania has 2,250 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 18637 in Nuangola, about 2.7 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 18706 |
|---|---|
| Place | Wilkes Barre |
| County | Luzerne County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.2044 |
| Longitude | -75.9113 |
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Map of ZIP Code 18706
Map centred on 41.2044, -75.9113. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Video: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Explore Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania and Wyoming Valley — by Jose Molina: On Tour · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 18706
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 18706, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 18706, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Nuangola – 2.7 mi northeast
- Plymouth – 3.4 mi northwest
- Nanticoke – 4.9 mi west
- Kingston – 4.9 mi north
- Ebervale – 5.0 mi north
- Huntington Mills – 5.0 mi north
- Sybertsville – 5.0 mi north
- Beach Haven – 5.0 mi north
- Mountain Top – 5.0 mi south
- Luzerne – 5.6 mi north
- Shavertown – 7.3 mi northwest
- Dallas – 7.4 mi north
Schools Near Wilkes Barre
If you are moving to ZIP code 18706, check with the education authority that serves Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Nuangola, Plymouth and Nanticoke widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Wilkes Barre, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Pennsylvania area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Wilkes Barre can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Nuangola, Plymouth and Nanticoke.
Shopping and Dining in Wilkes Barre
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 18706, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Luzerne County along with the name Wilkes Barre.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 18706, Nuangola lies about 2.7 mi to the northeast, Plymouth lies about 3.4 mi to the northwest, Nanticoke lies about 4.9 mi to the west, Kingston lies about 4.9 mi to the north and Ebervale lies about 5.0 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Wilkes Barre show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 18706
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Pconono Mountains, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (9426032739)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (5543452390)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Greetings from Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (8381414561)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Explore Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania and Wyoming Valley” by Jose Molina: On Tour, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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