18509 ZIP Code – Scranton, Pennsylvania
18509 is a ZIP code serving Scranton, Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County with a population of approximately 13,697 residents. The median household income of $52,163 is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $162,800, below the national average, with 48.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $930 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 54% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing), 28% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 18.6%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 28.5%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 38.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 18510, 18508, 18503.
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ZIP 18509 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 18509 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $162k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $930 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 18510 – Scranton
- 18508 – Scranton
- 18503 – Scranton
- 18519 – Scranton
- 18512 – Scranton
- 18505 – Scranton
- 18504 – Scranton
- 18517 – Taylor
- 18452 – Peckville
- 18434 – Jessup
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18510 | SCRANTON | 14,530 | $49,054 |
| 18508 | SCRANTON | 11,265 | $42,800 |
| 18503 | SCRANTON | 1,303 | $35,333 |
| 18519 | SCRANTON | 5,117 | $56,049 |
| 18512 | SCRANTON | 12,337 | $62,886 |