ZIP Code 18407

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Carbondale · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
13,862

128/sq mi

Median income
$59,652

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,800

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.0%

Median age 42.3

Land area
108.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 18407 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,862. The median household income is $59,652, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $162,800, 41% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18407 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.5 square miles in Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,862 residents, producing a population density of 128 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18407 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18407 sits at $59,652 (23% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,947. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $162,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $807 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18407 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lackawanna County, so you can benchmark 18407 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 18407

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18407.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,862

Population

108.5

Area (sq mi)

128

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18407?

42.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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

$34,947

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,857

Total Housing Units

5,952

Occupied Units

905

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$162,800

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Carbondale, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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