| ZIP Code | 18447 |
|---|---|
| City | Olyphant |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 909 ft |
| Latitude | 41.510737 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.62048 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,762 (39.1%) |
| Some College | 581 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 908 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 802 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,011 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,276 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,600 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $971/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,799 |
| Vacant Units | 348 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,799 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 348 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 18447 is located in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. With a population of 10,042, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 18447 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,276 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18447 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $971 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 18447 is primarily White (91.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18447 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 18447 in Olyphant, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,042 residents, a median household income of $64,276, and a median home value of $194,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.