City

Clarks Summit, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥23,076Population
💰$96,471Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$274,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓61.3%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 4.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.8%
Asian4.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads61.3% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,219 (20.9%)
Some College774 (5%)
Associates1,838 (11.9%)
Bachelors1,561 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree7,883 (51.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 5%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 51.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College5.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate51.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,471 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$274,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,253/mo
Total Housing Units9,375
Vacant Units468

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Clarks Summit, PA

Clarks Summit is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,076 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Clarks Summit is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,471 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarks Summit is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,253 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarks Summit is highly educated. 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarks Summit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18411 23,076 $96,471 $274,200 $1,253 3.5% 61.3% 79.8%