City

Taylor, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lackawanna County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,192Population
💰$70,996Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$176,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 3.5%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic14.4%
Black3.5%
Asian2.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma111 (3.1%)
HS Graduate1,529 (42.5%)
Some College379 (10.5%)
Associates366 (10.2%)
Bachelors375 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree840 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,996 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$176,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,163/mo
Total Housing Units2,117
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
64%
About Taylor, PA

Taylor is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lackawanna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,192 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Taylor is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,996 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Taylor is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,163 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taylor is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taylor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
18517 5,192 $70,996 $176,000 $1,163 10.0% 33.8% 74.5%

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