Gouldsboro, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18424
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,613
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,315
- Median income Below-median income area
- $195,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gouldsboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18424 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18424 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gouldsboro, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,613 residents across 213.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18424 reports a modest median household income of $61,315 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,437. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,500 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,153; 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18424 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 18424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gouldsboro, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18424.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 18424, Gouldsboro, 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
5,613
Population
213.4
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18424?
49.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
4.3%
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?
$61,315
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$37,437
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18424 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Gouldsboro, 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)
$61,315 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,976housing units
3,976
Total Housing Units
2,127
Occupied Units
1,849
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,153
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 18424, employing approximately 2,057 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,531,000.
100
Businesses
2,057
Employees
$85.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 25.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.0% |
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 18424 vs 18347 →
ZIP 18424 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
16,681 residents
- 18444
Moscow (18444)
13,778 residents
- 18424 5,613
Gouldsboro (18424)
5,613 residents
- 18347 3,364
Pocono Lake (18347)
3,364 residents
- 18346 2,964
Pocono Summit (18346)
2,964 residents
- 18350 1,931
Pocono Pines (18350)
1,931 residents
- 18463 199
Sterling (18463)
199 residents
- 18349 132
Pocono Manor (18349)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18424 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18350
Pocono Pines (18350)
$115,913 median income
- 18463
Sterling (18463)
$100,972 median income
- 18347
Pocono Lake (18347)
$84,389 median income
- 18444
Moscow (18444)
$84,246 median income
- 18466
Tobyhanna (18466)
$80,169 median income
- 18424
Gouldsboro (18424)
$61,315 median income
- 18346
Pocono Summit (18346)
$56,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18424 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18424, 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 (5,613 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 18424 in?
ZIP code 18424 (Gouldsboro) 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 18424?
ZIP code 18424 in Gouldsboro, PA has a population of 5,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18424?
The median household income in ZIP 18424 is $61,315, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18424?
The median home value in ZIP 18424 is $195,500, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18424 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18424?
ZIP code 18424 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 2,057 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18424 are: Construction (25), Transportation and warehousing (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18424?
In ZIP code 18424, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 18424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18424 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18424?
In ZIP code 18424, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18424 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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