ZIP Code 18602: Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18602 is assigned to Bear Creek, Pennsylvania, and lies within Luzerne County. Its reference point is at latitude 41.1922 and longitude -75.7161 (41°11'31.9"N 75°42'58.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 18602
18602 is the only ZIP code listed for Bear Creek, PA in our directory.
Across Luzerne County there are 61 ZIP codes listed, and Pennsylvania has 2,250 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 18702 in Wilkes Barre, PA, about 3.6 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 18602 |
|---|---|
| City | Bear Creek |
| County | Luzerne County |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Latitude | 41.1922 |
| Longitude | -75.7161 |
| DMS | 41°11'31.9"N 75°42'58.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 18702 (Wilkes Barre, 3.6 mi) |
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Map of ZIP Code 18602
Map centered on 41.1922, -75.7161. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 18602
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 18602, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 18602, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Wilkes Barre, PA (3.6 mi northwest), Cambra, PA (6.4 mi southwest) and White Haven, PA (8.3 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Wilkes Barre, PA – 3.6 mi northwest
- Cambra, PA – 6.4 mi southwest
- White Haven, PA – 8.3 mi south
- Pittston, PA – 9.4 mi northwest
- Nuangola, PA – 9.7 mi west
- Pocono Lake, PA – 9.8 mi southeast
- Ebervale, PA – 10 mi northwest
- Sybertsville, PA – 10 mi northwest
- Beach Haven, PA – 10 mi northwest
- Huntington Mills, PA – 10 mi northwest
Schools Near Bear Creek, PA
If you are moving to ZIP code 18602, check the school district serving Bear Creek and Luzerne County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Wilkes Barre and Cambra can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 18602.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Bear Creek, PA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 18602 may also use facilities in nearby Wilkes Barre, Cambra and White Haven.
Shopping and Dining in Bear Creek
For places to eat and shop near Bear Creek, PA, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 18602.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Bear Creek, Pennsylvania can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 18602.
To research local history, try searching for Luzerne County records and archives along with the name Bear Creek.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 18602, Wilkes Barre lies about 3.6 mi to the northwest, Cambra lies about 6.4 mi to the southwest, White Haven lies about 8.3 mi to the south, Pittston lies about 9.4 mi to the northwest and Nuangola lies about 9.7 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Bear Creek show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 18602
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Life among gravel”): Thekohser, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Lake at Bear Creek Camp”): Thekohser, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 18602 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.