Wilkes-Barre, PA GIS Map
Wilkes-Barre is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with a population of about 44,672. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Luzerne County
- Population
- 44,672
- Elevation
- 547 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.2459, -75.8813
- ZIP codes (14)
- 18701, 18702, 18703, 18705, 18706, 18710 …
- Land area
- 6.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre is a city in Pennsylvania, which functions as both the administrative hub and the primary population center of Luzerne County. Located along the Susquehanna River in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had an estimated population of 44,523 in 2025. It is part of the Wyoming Valley metropolitan area, which includes five cities and more than 40 boroughs forming a contiguous urban corridor with an estimated 574,000 residents.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Wilkes-Barre
- Scranton, PA16 mi
- Hazleton, PA20 mi
- Jim Thorpe, PA27 mi
- Bloomsburg, PA34 mi
- Stroudsburg, PA40 mi
- Allentown, PA49 mi
- Kutztown, PA50 mi
- Bethlehem, PA50 mi
Other Cities in Luzerne County
GIS Data for Wilkes-Barre, PA
The Wilkes-Barre map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Wilkes-Barre without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
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Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Wilkes-Barre Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
44,423
Households
16,644
Median household income
$48,515
Median age
34.7 years
Median home value
$117,200
Median gross rent
$946/mo
Owner-occupied homes
51.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
Below poverty level
23.1%
Land area
6.8 sq mi
Population density
6,487 / sq mi
County
Wilkes-Barre Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
41,498
April 2020 (estimates base)
44,349
July 2024 estimate
44,661
Change 2010-2020
+6.9%
Change 2020-2024
+0.7%
Photos of Wilkes-Barre
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Wilkes-Barre
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Wilkes-Barre.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Building Wilkes-Barre | 1150 E Mountain Dr, 18702 | Owned | 233,994 | — |
| 1 Passan Drive - Building 6-2 | 1 Passan Dr, 18702 | Leased | 163,400 | Sep 2041 |
| 1 Passan Drive - Building 6-2 | 1 Passan Dr, 18702 | Leased | 163,400 | Sep 2026 |
| Max Rosenn U.S. Courthouse | 197 S Main St, 18701 | Leased | 63,549 | Mar 2029 |
| Stegmaier Building | 7 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, 18702 | Leased | 59,470 | Aug 2027 |
| Stegmaier Building | 7 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, 18702 | Leased | 59,470 | Aug 2027 |
| Maintenance Bldg. | 1150 E Mountain Dr, 18702 | Owned | 3,388 | — |
| Jewelcor Building | 100 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, 18702 | Leased | 296 | Sep 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Wilkes-Barre
General soil map unit at the city center: Pope-Monongahela-Holly-Chenango
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
Soil Components
- Pope14%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Dystrudepts
- Holly10%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Basher9%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
- Chenango7%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Barbour6%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Dystrudepts
- Monongahela6%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Wilkes-Barre
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, Pa weather station, elevation 930 ft, 10 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 20°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
45.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Avg low °F | 20 | 22 | 29 | 39 | 50 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 2.59 | 2.07 | 2.77 | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.80 | 3.61 | 3.85 | 4.15 | 3.71 | 2.85 | 2.80 |
| Snow in | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Wilkes-Barre
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Luzerne County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 91.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- LightningRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Wilkes-Barre FAQ
What county is Wilkes-Barre in?
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is located in Luzerne County.
What is the population of Wilkes-Barre?
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Wilkes-Barre has a population of about 44,672, making it the number 11 of the 48 Pennsylvania cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Wilkes-Barre?
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The elevation of Wilkes-Barre is approximately 547 feet (167 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Wilkes-Barre?
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ZIP codes for Wilkes-Barre include 18701, 18702, 18703, 18705, 18706, 18710, 18711, 18762, 18764, 18765, 18766, 18767, 18769, 18773.
What time zone is Wilkes-Barre in?
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Wilkes-Barre is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Wilkes-Barre from Harrisburg?
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Wilkes-Barre is about 85 miles from Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, in a straight line.
How far is Wilkes-Barre from Philadelphia?
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Wilkes-Barre is about 97 miles from Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Wilkes-Barre?
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Cities near Wilkes-Barre include Scranton, PA (16 miles); Hazleton, PA (20 miles); Jim Thorpe, PA (27 miles); Bloomsburg, PA (34 miles); Stroudsburg, PA (40 miles).
Local notes for Wilkes-Barre, PA
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