18503 ZIP Code – Scranton, Pennsylvania
18503 is a small ZIP code in Scranton, Pennsylvania, part of Lackawanna County with a population of approximately 1,303 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $35,333, which is well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national figure. Housing consists of 99% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the U.S. average. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 31.5, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 18510, 18505, 18509.
ZIP Code 18503 Data
Population
1,303
Median Household Income
$35,333
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$860
Median Age
31.5
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Poverty Rate
30.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.2%
County
Lackawanna County
State
Pennsylvania
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ZIP 18503 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18503 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,303 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $860 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18510 – Scranton
- 18505 – Scranton
- 18509 – Scranton
- 18504 – Scranton
- 18517 – Taylor
- 18508 – Scranton
- 18507 – Moosic
- 18519 – Scranton
- 18512 – Scranton
- 18518 – Old Forge
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18510 | SCRANTON | 14,530 | $49,054 |
| 18505 | SCRANTON | 21,588 | $51,535 |
| 18509 | SCRANTON | 13,697 | $52,163 |
| 18504 | SCRANTON | 20,516 | $55,614 |
| 18517 | TAYLOR | 5,320 | $66,607 |