ZIP Code 18710 in Wilkes Barre, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
County:Luzerne County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:37:49 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:272 / 570
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.2456, -75.8817
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18710 - Wilkes Barre, PA

ZIP Code 18710, Wilkes Barre

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLuzerne County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 18705
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as P (PO Box only), but it's nested within the larger Wilkes-Barre area that has full street delivery under other ZIP codes.
  • The single street route covers South Main Street with delivery points that include unit-based addressing, indicating multi-tenant or suite-style buildings.
  • While classified as a separate ZIP, 18710 is actually enclosed within the 18705 ZIP code area, functioning as a specialized postal facility rather than a distinct geographic community.
  • The ZIP maintains 21 PO Box records but shows no recorded population, confirming its role as a service facility rather than a residential neighborhood.
  • City carrier route designation (type C) indicates urban delivery standards apply, consistent with the downtown Wilkes-Barre location.
  • The facility has been operational since at least October 2004, serving businesses and individuals who prefer PO Box mail in the Wilkes-Barre downtown corridor.

Postal Services

The postal designation has minimal geographic footprint but maintains 36 ZIP+4 codes. Of these, 21 are dedicated to PO Box records while 15 handle street-based records along a single carrier route. Two businesses use this ZIP code for their operations. The area sits within the Scranton, PA metro area, positioned near several neighboring communities including Wilkes-Barre Township, Forty Fort, Laflin, and Kingston, all within a 2-mile radius.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street

Only South Main Street appears in the delivery records, confirming this ZIP's limited geographic scope. The street runs through downtown Wilkes-Barre, and the 15 delivery records all require unit designations, suggesting commercial or multi-suite buildings rather than individual storefronts.

Nearby Areas

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Township Forty Fort Laflin Kingston

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18710 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18710 is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, within the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42540) and Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 567,887 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 18710. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:42540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:567,887Source: Census
MSA:Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:706.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18711 | | 18709

Schools in ZIP Code 18710


We could not locate which school district 18710 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

James M Coughlin Jshs 80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
District: Wilkes-Barre Area School DistrictNearby
Heights/Murray El Sch 1 S Sherman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
District: Wilkes-Barre Area School DistrictNearby
G A R Ms 250 South Grant Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
District: Wilkes-Barre Area School DistrictNearby
Third Avenue El Sch 131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
District: Wyoming Valley West School DistrictNearby
Dodson El Sch 13 Hillard St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
District: Wilkes-Barre Area School DistrictNearby
Cheder Menachem 60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog 150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Redeemer H.s. 159 S Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18710


King's College 133 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
Type: Post Secondary
Jolie Hair And Beauty Academy-Wilkes-Barre 125 N Wilkes Barre Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Type: Post Secondary
Wilkes University 84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort 166 Slocum Street
Forty Fort, PA 18704-2936
Type: Post Secondary
Wilkes-Barre Area Career And Technical Center Practical Nursing 350 Jumper Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705-0699
Type: Post Secondary
Luzerne County Community College 521 Trailblazer Drive
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov