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Jermyn, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18433

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,508
91/sq mi
$75,000
Median income
$213,900
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
91
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18433 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18433 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jermyn, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,508 residents across 71.8 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18433 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,000 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,842. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $213,900 (6% below the state average), median rent at $988 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lackawanna County, letting you compare 18433 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 18433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jermyn, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18433.

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 18433, Jermyn, 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

6,508

Population

71.8

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18433?

43.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$75,000

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$40,842

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18433 ranks nationally

Jermyn, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,000 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,441

Total Housing Units

3,074

Occupied Units

367

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$213,900

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1966

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

+22.3%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18433 have increased 22.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 129
2021 +9.1% 141
2022 +14.8% 162
2023 +0.5% 162
2024 +22.3% 199

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 18433, employing approximately 1,037 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,653,000.

115

Businesses

1,037

Employees

$46.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 16 13.9%
Retail trade 15 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.2%
Manufacturing 10 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 18433 vs 18413 →

ZIP 18433 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 18433 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 18433 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 18433 ranks #4 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
18413 Clifford, PA 151 5.1 mi
18407 Carbondale, PA 13,862 3.6 mi
18452 Peckville, PA 4,802 6.3 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 4.8 mi
18441 Lenoxville, PA 289 6.2 mi
18403 Archbald, PA 7,087 5.9 mi
18420 Fleetville, PA 57 6.6 mi
18471 Waverly, PA 685 6.3 mi
18434 Jessup, PA 4,192 8.1 mi
18512 Scranton, PA 12,218 10.2 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
18407 standard
Carbondale, PA
Pop: 13,862
18444 standard
Moscow, PA
Pop: 13,778

Related Areas

Lackawanna County Jermyn, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18433 in? ▼
ZIP code 18433 (Jermyn) 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 18433? ▼
ZIP code 18433 in Jermyn, PA has a population of 6,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18433? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18433 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18433? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18433 is $213,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18433? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18433 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18433? ▼
ZIP code 18433 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,037 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18433? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18433 are: Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18433? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18433 increased by 22.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 18433? ▼
In ZIP code 18433, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 18433? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18433 is 24.0 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 18433? ▼
In ZIP code 18433, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18433? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18433 is 6.2% 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.