| ZIP Code | 18508 |
|---|---|
| City | Scranton |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 900 ft |
| Latitude | 41.455072 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.658252 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 25.1% ▲ 151% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,503 (47.4%) |
| Some College | 603 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 854 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 907 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,415 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,706 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,700 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,034/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,466 |
| Vacant Units | 830 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,466 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 830 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 18508 is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. With a population of 11,347, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 18508 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,706 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 18508 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $120,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,034 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.9%) and renters (50.2%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 18508 is primarily White (72.35%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 18508 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 18508 in Scranton, PA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 11,347 residents, a median household income of $44,706, and a median home value of $120,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.