City

Carbondale, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥14,664Population
💰$57,261Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$142,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1%Other: 4.2%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma138 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,816 (38.5%)
Some College838 (8.4%)
Associates1,505 (15.2%)
Bachelors960 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,662 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College8.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,261 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$142,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units7,028
Vacant Units905

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Carbondale, PA

Carbondale is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,664 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Carbondale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,261 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Carbondale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carbondale is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.59%).

Carbondale, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Carbondale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18407 14,664 $57,261 $142,600 $826 4.5% 36.5% 64.0%