18505 ZIP Code – Scranton, Pennsylvania
18505 is a large ZIP code in Scranton, Pennsylvania, part of Lackawanna County with a population of approximately 21,588 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $51,535, which is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national figure. Median home values of $127,300 are well below the national average, with 54.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $899, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 19.8%, above the national average. About 25.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 18510, 18503, 18507.
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ZIP 18505 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18505 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $127k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $899 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.8% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18510 – Scranton
- 18503 – Scranton
- 18507 – Moosic
- 18509 – Scranton
- 18517 – Taylor
- 18504 – Scranton
- 18512 – Scranton
- 18508 – Scranton
- 18518 – Old Forge
- 18519 – Scranton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18510 | SCRANTON | 14,530 | $49,054 |
| 18503 | SCRANTON | 1,303 | $35,333 |
| 18507 | MOOSIC | 5,229 | $70,129 |
| 18509 | SCRANTON | 13,697 | $52,163 |
| 18517 | TAYLOR | 5,320 | $66,607 |