PlainZIP

Archbald, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18403

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,087
115/sq mi
$77,521
Median income
$223,900
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Archbald pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
115
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,087 residents across 61.7 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,521 (0% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,841. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. Median home value sits at $223,900 (1% below the state average), median rent at $953 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 18403 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lackawanna County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Archbald, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18403.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18403, Archbald, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,087

Population

61.7

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18403?

48.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,521

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$42,841

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18403 ranks nationally

Archbald, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,521 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,366

Total Housing Units

3,051

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$223,900

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$953

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18403 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 147
2021 +10.7% 163
2022 +11.3% 182
2023 +10.2% 200
2024 +12.7% 226

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 174 business establishments in ZIP 18403, employing approximately 2,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,738,000.

174

Businesses

2,917

Employees

$179.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 19.0%
Accommodation and food services 26 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 22 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.3%
Construction 17 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.9%
Manufacturing 10 5.8%
Finance and insurance 8 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.6%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18403 vs 18434 →

ZIP 18403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18403 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18403 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18434 Jessup, PA 4,192 2.9 mi
18452 Peckville, PA 4,802 3.3 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 4.5 mi
18407 Carbondale, PA 13,862 6.8 mi
18459 South Canaan, PA 51 5.2 mi
18433 Jermyn, PA 6,508 5.9 mi
18512 Scranton, PA 12,218 6.1 mi
18519 Scranton, PA 5,104 5.9 mi
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 7.4 mi
18509 Scranton, PA 13,589 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lackawanna County

18411 standard
Clarks Summit, PA
Pop: 21,985
18504 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 21,265
18505 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 20,586
18510 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 14,119
18407 standard
Carbondale, PA
Pop: 13,862
18444 standard
Moscow, PA
Pop: 13,778

Related Areas

Lackawanna County Archbald, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18403 in? ▼
ZIP code 18403 (Archbald) is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Lackawanna County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lackawanna-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18403? ▼
ZIP code 18403 in Archbald, PA has a population of 7,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18403 is $77,521, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18403 is $223,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18403 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18403? ▼
ZIP code 18403 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 2,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18403 are: Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (26), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18403 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18403? ▼
In ZIP code 18403, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18403 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18403? ▼
In ZIP code 18403, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18403 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.