City

Dalton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,390Population
💰$91,014Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$279,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate966 (25.7%)
Some College292 (7.8%)
Associates424 (11.3%)
Bachelors461 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,607 (42.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 42.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College7.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate42.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,014 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$279,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,232/mo
Total Housing Units2,410
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Dalton, PA

Dalton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,390 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Dalton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,014 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dalton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,232 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalton is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dalton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18414 5,390 $91,014 $279,600 $1,232 4.0% 55.0% 87.6%