City

Moscow, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥13,681Population
💰$84,919Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$249,400Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.5%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.6%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma52 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,479 (36.6%)
Some College817 (8.6%)
Associates1,048 (11%)
Bachelors957 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree3,144 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College8.6%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,919 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$249,400 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units5,954
Vacant Units596

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Moscow, PA

Moscow is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,681 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Moscow is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,919 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Moscow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moscow is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moscow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18444 13,681 $84,919 $249,400 $1,015 5.0% 43.2% 85.0%