Dalton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18414
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,452
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,065
- Median income Above-median income area
- $288,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dalton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18414 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 18414 (Dalton, PA) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 18414 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dalton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,452 residents across 108.2 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18414 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,065 (20% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,059. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,500 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,254.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18414 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 18414
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dalton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18414.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 18414, Dalton, 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
5,452
Population
108.2
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18414?
44.3
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.8%
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?
$93,065
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$47,059
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18414 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Dalton, 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)
$93,065 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,424housing units
2,424
Total Housing Units
2,172
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,500
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18414 vs 18471 →
ZIP 18414 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
- 18508
Scranton (18508)
12,292 residents
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
10,548 residents
- 18414 5,452
Dalton (18414)
5,452 residents
- 18517 5,274
Taylor (18517)
5,274 residents
- 18419 4,634
Factoryville (18419)
4,634 residents
- 18446 3,733
Nicholson (18446)
3,733 residents
- 18471 685
Waverly (18471)
685 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18414 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18414 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
- 18420
Fleetville (18420)
$73,333 median income
- 18446
Nicholson (18446)
$71,157 median income
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
$66,677 median income
- 18625
Lake Winola (18625)
$62,500 median income
- 18419
Factoryville (18419)
$61,402 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18414 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18414, 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 (5,452 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 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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