PlainZIP

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
$59,652
Median income
$162,800
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carbondale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,947. Poverty here runs at 19.3%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 18407 ranks nationally

Carbondale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,652 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18407 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18407 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 18407 ranks #9 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
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

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
18444 standard
Moscow, PA
Pop: 13,778
18509 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 13,589

Related Areas

Lackawanna County Carbondale, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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