ZIP code 18602
Where is ZIP code 18602?
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 18602 belongs to Bear Creek, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. 18602 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Bear Creek post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 628 people live in the 18602 area, where the median household income is $160,962. The closest ZIP codes are 18702 (Wilkes Barre, 2.7 mi north), 18661 (White Haven, 7.4 mi south) and 18705 (Wilkes Barre, 7.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 18602 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bear Creek |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 41.185, -75.7544 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 186 |
Population and income in 18602
| Population | 628 · lower than 70% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 331 · higher than 55% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.8 years · lower than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $160,962 · higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,296 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 52% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $412,700 · higher than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 250 |
| Households | 214 (2.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 99% / 0.9% |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi (plus 0.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18602. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18602
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18702 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 18661 | White Haven, PA | 7.4 mi S | Standard |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 7.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 18703 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 7.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18701 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 7.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 18766 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.2 mi NW | Unique |
| 18706 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 18710 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 18711 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 18762 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.9 mi NW | Unique |
| 18764 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.9 mi NW | Unique |
| 18765 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 8.9 mi NW | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18602 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18602
PO BOX 123
BEAR CREEK PA 18602
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18602-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18602?
- 18602 is a Bear Creek, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 18602 in?
- ZIP code 18602 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18602 in?
- 18602 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18602?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18602 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18602?
- About 628 people live in ZIP code 18602, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18602?
- The median household income in 18602 is $160,962 a year, higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 18602 for a street address?
- No. 18602 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Bear Creek use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 18602?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18602 are 18702 (Wilkes Barre, 2.7 miles), 18661 (White Haven, 7.4 miles), 18705 (Wilkes Barre, 7.5 miles) and 18703 (Wilkes Barre, 7.9 miles).