City

Archbald, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,580Population
💰$76,401Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$212,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓52.1%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads52.1% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
HS Graduate1,511 (32.7%)
Some College243 (5.3%)
Associates460 (10%)
Bachelors822 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree1,585 (34.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
HS Grad32.7%
Some College5.3%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,401 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units3,108
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Archbald, PA

Archbald is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,580 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Archbald is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,401 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Archbald is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Archbald is well-educated. 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.98%).

Archbald, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Archbald
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18403 6,580 $76,401 $212,900 $940 1.0% 52.1% 76.4%