ZIP Code 18414

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Dalton · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,452

50/sq mi

Median income
$93,065

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$288,500

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.2%

Median age 44.3

Land area
108.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 18414 in Dalton, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,452. The median household income is $93,065, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $288,500, 4% above the US average. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18414 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.2 square miles in Dalton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,452 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 18414 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18414 sits at $93,065 (20% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,059. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $288,500 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,254 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18414 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lackawanna County, so you can benchmark 18414 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 18414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18414.

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 18414, Dalton, 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

5,452

Population

108.2

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18414?

44.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$93,065

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$47,059

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,424

Total Housing Units

2,172

Occupied Units

252

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$288,500

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,254

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 18414, employing approximately 475 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,173,000.

103

Businesses

475

Employees

$21.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 8.7%
Retail trade 7 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%

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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
18471 Waverly, PA 685 2.6 mi
18411 Clarks Summit, PA 21,985 5.9 mi
18420 Fleetville, PA 57 4.6 mi
18419 Factoryville, PA 4,634 4.1 mi
18446 Nicholson, PA 3,733 7.3 mi
18625 Lake Winola, PA 491 6.1 mi
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 8.2 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 6.8 mi
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 7.3 mi
18517 Taylor, PA 5,274 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18414 in?
ZIP code 18414 (Dalton) 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 18414?
ZIP code 18414 in Dalton, PA has a population of 5,452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18414?
The median household income in ZIP 18414 is $93,065, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18414?
The median home value in ZIP 18414 is $288,500, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18414?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18414 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18414?
ZIP code 18414 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18414?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18414 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18414?
In ZIP code 18414, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 18414?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18414 is 24.6 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 18414?
In ZIP code 18414, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18414?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18414 is 7.1% 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 Dalton, 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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