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Jessup, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18434

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

4,192
244/sq mi
$62,922
Median income
$164,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jessup pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
244
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18434 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18434 covers 17.2 square miles in Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,192 residents on file, a density of 244 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18434 reports a modest median household income of $62,922 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,791. Poverty here runs at 20.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $164,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 28 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 18434 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 18434

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jessup, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18434.

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 18434, Jessup, 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

4,192

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

244

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18434?

44.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$62,922

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$33,791

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18434 ranks nationally

Jessup, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,922 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,002

Total Housing Units

1,757

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$164,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1955

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18434 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 141
2021 +12.4% 159
2022 +33.6% 212
2023 -3.0% 206
2024 +2.5% 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 105 business establishments in ZIP 18434, employing approximately 3,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,189,000.

105

Businesses

3,681

Employees

$216.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 17 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 14.3%
Construction 11 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.6%
Retail trade 8 7.6%
Manufacturing 7 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 4 3.8%
Information 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 18434 vs 18403 →

ZIP 18434 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 18434 ranks #0 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 18434 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 18434 ranks #6 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
18403 Archbald, PA 7,087 2.9 mi
18452 Peckville, PA 4,802 2.7 mi
18512 Scranton, PA 12,218 3.4 mi
18519 Scranton, PA 5,104 4.3 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 4.8 mi
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 5.7 mi
18509 Scranton, PA 13,589 5.3 mi
18444 Moscow, PA 13,778 9.0 mi
18510 Scranton, PA 14,119 5.9 mi
18433 Jermyn, PA 6,508 8.1 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 Jessup, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18434 in? ▼
ZIP code 18434 (Jessup) 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 18434? ▼
ZIP code 18434 in Jessup, PA has a population of 4,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18434? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18434 is $62,922, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18434? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18434 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18434? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18434 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18434? ▼
ZIP code 18434 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 3,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18434? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18434 are: Wholesale trade (17), Health care and social assistance (15), Construction (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18434? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18434 increased by 2.5% 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 18434? ▼
In ZIP code 18434, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 18434? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18434 is 28.0 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 18434? ▼
In ZIP code 18434, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18434? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18434 is 20.2% 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.