City Facts & Figures
Population | 40,569 (2016 Estimate) |
Total Households | 15,326 |
Area | 7.31 square miles |
Elevation | 525 feet |
Coordinates | 41.459°N 75.8813°W |
Founded | 1769 |
Incorporated | 1806 - Borough; 1871 - City |
Named for | John Wilkes & Isaac Barre |
Government Type | Mayor-Council (elected every 4 years) |
County | |
| State | Pennsylvania |
Zip Codes | 18701, 18702, 18703, 18705, 18706 |
Area Code | 570 and 272 |
Sources: Wilkes-Barre Census Data and Wikipedia