City

Moosic, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,403Population
💰$73,958Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$242,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 3.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.2%
Asian3.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
32%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1%)
HS Graduate1,242 (32.5%)
Some College382 (10%)
Associates294 (7.7%)
Bachelors402 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,458 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 10%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College10.0%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,958 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,284/mo
Total Housing Units2,362
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Moosic, PA

Moosic is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,403 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Moosic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,958 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Moosic is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,284 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moosic is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moosic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18507 5,403 $73,958 $242,200 $1,284 2.5% 48.7% 62.9%