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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18707

Luzerne County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Typical home value

$330,629[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+16.4%
vs metro
+51.8%
vs state
+41.6%
ZIP 18707 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18707 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 18707 is worth $330,629 — 51.8% above the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,895[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Luzerne County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
16,689[3]
Median household income
$109,567[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Luzerne County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-80[5]
Moved in
6,104
Moved out
6,184

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Crestwood Secondary Campus

    High · Grades 7–12 · Crestwood SD

    1,381 students

  • Rice El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Crestwood SD

    752 students

  • Fairview El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Crestwood SD

    631 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,672
Loan principal$264,503
Down payment$66,126
Total interest paid$337,359

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,272
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18707?
The typical home in 18707 is worth $330,629, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18707?
Home values in 18707 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18707?
The effective property tax rate in 18707 is 1.2% — roughly $3,895 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18707?
ZIP code 18707 has a population of 16,689 and a median household income of $109,567.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chinchilla CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $333,593
    Gross yield
  • Conyngham, PA

    Typical home
    $311,703
    Gross yield
  • Moscow, PA

    Typical home
    $302,041
    Gross yield
  • Dallas, PA

    Typical home
    $300,595
    Gross yield
  • Dalton, PA

    Typical home
    $300,167
    Gross yield
  • Chase CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $294,553
    Gross yield

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