Clarks Summit, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18411
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,985
- 156/sq mi High-density area
- $98,824
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarks Summit pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 156
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18411 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 18411 (Clarks Summit, PA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.9 in 2023 to 211.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 18411 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 21,985 residents across 140.7 square miles, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18411 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,824 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,282. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $292,500 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,313.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18411 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 18411
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarks Summit, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18411.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 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 18411, Clarks Summit, 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
21,985
Population
140.7
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18411?
44.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
5.9%
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?
$98,824
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$52,282
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18411 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Clarks Summit, 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)
$98,824 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
9,386housing units
9,386
Total Housing Units
8,872
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,500
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18411 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 148 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 164 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 193 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 203 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 211 |
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 606 business establishments in ZIP 18411, employing approximately 9,487 people with a combined annual payroll of $387,183,000.
606
Businesses
9,487
Employees
$387.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 58 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
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 18411 vs 18504 →
ZIP 18411 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
21,985 residents
- 18504
Scranton (18504)
21,265 residents
- 18509
Scranton (18509)
13,589 residents
- 18508
Scranton (18508)
12,292 residents
- 18518 8,313
Old Forge (18518)
8,313 residents
- 18414 5,452
Dalton (18414)
5,452 residents
- 18517 5,274
Taylor (18517)
5,274 residents
- 18519 5,104
Scranton (18519)
5,104 residents
- 18615 1,867
Falls (18615)
1,867 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18411 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18471
Waverly (18471)
$140,536 median income
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
$98,824 median income
- 18414
Dalton (18414)
$93,065 median income
- 18517
Taylor (18517)
$77,120 median income
- 18615
Falls (18615)
$76,184 median income
- 18518
Old Forge (18518)
$71,812 median income
- 18519
Scranton (18519)
$58,500 median income
- 18504 $55,036
Scranton (18504)
$55,036 median income
- 18509 $51,062
Scranton (18509)
$51,062 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18411 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18504 | Scranton, PA | 21,265 | 3.1 mi |
| 18518 | Old Forge, PA | 8,313 | 5.5 mi |
| 18508 | Scranton, PA | 12,292 | 4.5 mi |
| 18414 | Dalton, PA | 5,452 | 5.9 mi |
| 18517 | Taylor, PA | 5,274 | 4.4 mi |
| 18615 | Falls, PA | 1,867 | 5.8 mi |
| 18503 | Scranton, PA | 1,182 | 5.0 mi |
| 18519 | Scranton, PA | 5,104 | 6.0 mi |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | 13,589 | 5.5 mi |
| 18471 | Waverly, PA | 685 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18411, 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 (21,985 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 18411 in?
ZIP code 18411 (Clarks Summit) 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 18411?
ZIP code 18411 in Clarks Summit, PA has a population of 21,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18411?
The median household income in ZIP 18411 is $98,824, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18411?
The median home value in ZIP 18411 is $292,500, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18411?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18411 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18411?
ZIP code 18411 has 606 business establishments employing approximately 9,487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18411?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18411 are: Health care and social assistance (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Retail trade (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18411?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18411 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 18411?
In ZIP code 18411, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.4% 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 18411?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18411 is 23.6 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 18411?
In ZIP code 18411, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18411?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18411 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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