Carbondale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18407
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,862
- 128/sq mi High-density area
- $59,652
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carbondale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 128
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18407 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18407 (Carbondale, PA) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.4 in 2023 to 222.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18407 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,862 residents across 108.5 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18407 reports a modest median household income of $59,652 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,947. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,800 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $807; owner occupancy is 63.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18407 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 18407
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carbondale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18407.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18407, Carbondale, 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
13,862
Population
108.5
Area (sq mi)
128
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18407?
42.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,652
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$34,947
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18407 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Carbondale, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,652 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,857housing units
6,857
Total Housing Units
5,952
Occupied Units
905
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,800
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$807
Median Rent
1959
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18407 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 171 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 191 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 199 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 222 |
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 259 business establishments in ZIP 18407, employing approximately 3,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,305,000.
259
Businesses
3,632
Employees
$170.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 20 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
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 18407 vs 18433 →
ZIP 18407 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18407
Carbondale (18407)
13,862 residents
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
10,548 residents
- 18472
Waymart (18472)
7,521 residents
- 18403
Archbald (18403)
7,087 residents
- 18433
Jermyn (18433)
6,508 residents
- 18452 4,802
Peckville (18452)
4,802 residents
- 18421 4,754
Forest City (18421)
4,754 residents
- 18434 4,192
Jessup (18434)
4,192 residents
- 18470 2,226
Union Dale (18470)
2,226 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18407 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18407 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18441
Lenoxville (18441)
$85,938 median income
- 18403
Archbald (18403)
$77,521 median income
- 18433
Jermyn (18433)
$75,000 median income
- 18470
Union Dale (18470)
$73,654 median income
- 18421
Forest City (18421)
$68,256 median income
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
$66,677 median income
- 18434
Jessup (18434)
$62,922 median income
- 18472
Waymart (18472)
$61,094 median income
- 18407
Carbondale (18407)
$59,652 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18407 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18433 | Jermyn, PA | 6,508 | 3.6 mi |
| 18403 | Archbald, PA | 7,087 | 6.8 mi |
| 18413 | Clifford, PA | 151 | 4.6 mi |
| 18421 | Forest City, PA | 4,754 | 5.4 mi |
| 18470 | Union Dale, PA | 2,226 | 8.9 mi |
| 18472 | Waymart, PA | 7,521 | 6.8 mi |
| 18434 | Jessup, PA | 4,192 | 9.6 mi |
| 18441 | Lenoxville, PA | 289 | 6.6 mi |
| 18452 | Peckville, PA | 4,802 | 8.6 mi |
| 18447 | Olyphant, PA | 10,548 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18407, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,862 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18407 in?
ZIP code 18407 (Carbondale) 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 18407?
ZIP code 18407 in Carbondale, PA has a population of 13,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18407?
The median household income in ZIP 18407 is $59,652, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18407?
The median home value in ZIP 18407 is $162,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18407?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18407 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18407?
ZIP code 18407 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 3,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18407?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18407 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (43), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18407?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18407 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 18407?
In ZIP code 18407, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 18407?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18407 is 21.9 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 18407?
In ZIP code 18407, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18407?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18407 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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