18508 ZIP Code – Scranton, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18508 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County with a population of approximately 11,265 residents. The median household income is $42,800 — well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. The median home value of $109,200 is well below the national average, with 54.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $997 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 19% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average. About 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 18.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 38.9, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 18519, 18509, 18503.
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ZIP 18508 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18508 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $109k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $997 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18519 – Scranton
- 18509 – Scranton
- 18503 – Scranton
- 18504 – Scranton
- 18510 – Scranton
- 18512 – Scranton
- 18452 – Peckville
- 18411 – Clarks Summit
- 18447 – Olyphant
- 18505 – Scranton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18519 | SCRANTON | 5,117 | $56,049 |
| 18509 | SCRANTON | 13,697 | $52,163 |
| 18503 | SCRANTON | 1,303 | $35,333 |
| 18504 | SCRANTON | 20,516 | $55,614 |
| 18510 | SCRANTON | 14,530 | $49,054 |