City

Jessup, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,019Population
💰$60,396Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$164,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 10%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.7%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic10.0%
Black0.9%
Asian0.9%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,254 (42.9%)
Some College243 (8.3%)
Associates441 (15.1%)
Bachelors169 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree788 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,396 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$164,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units1,902
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About Jessup, PA

Jessup is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,019 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Jessup is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,396 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Jessup is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jessup is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jessup
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18434 4,019 $60,396 $164,300 $902 1.8% 32.7% 65.3%