Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 18.6% ▲ 86% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,020 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 24,328 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 7,073 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 6,679 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 6,441 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,370 (26.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,053 ▼ 30% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,311 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 47,315 |
| Vacant Units | 6,185 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Scranton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 13 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,734 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.19 years.
Economically, Scranton is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,053 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Scranton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,311, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month.
The population of Scranton is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.59%).
Scranton, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 13 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18503 | 1,537 | $40,214 | $259,400 | $933 | 4.4% | 49.8% | 3.3% |
| 18504 | 20,563 | $52,542 | $144,200 | $970 | 5.9% | 32.1% | 60.9% |
| 18505 | 21,417 | $52,599 | $139,800 | $954 | 6.2% | 37.2% | 55.0% |
| 18508 | 11,347 | $44,706 | $120,700 | $1,034 | 4.2% | 31.4% | 49.9% |
| 18509 | 13,268 | $52,206 | $176,300 | $991 | 4.4% | 37.9% | 47.0% |
| 18510 | 14,629 | $52,500 | $178,000 | $1,040 | 4.4% | 39.0% | 42.0% |
| 18512 | 12,714 | $63,097 | $173,500 | $927 | 4.6% | 42.5% | 63.3% |
| 18519 | 5,259 | $58,061 | $165,300 | $924 | 8.5% | 38.9% | 61.5% |