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 High-density area
- $62,922
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18434 (Jessup, PA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.9 in 2023 to 211.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,791. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,000 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $959; owner occupancy is 68.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18434 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 18434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jessup, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18434.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 18434?
44.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$62,922
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$33,791
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 18434 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Jessup, 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)
$62,922 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
2,002housing units
2,002
Total Housing Units
1,757
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 18510
Scranton (18510)
14,119 residents
- 18444
Moscow (18444)
13,778 residents
- 18509
Scranton (18509)
13,589 residents
- 18508
Scranton (18508)
12,292 residents
- 18512
Scranton (18512)
12,218 residents
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
10,548 residents
- 18403
Archbald (18403)
7,087 residents
- 18433
Jermyn (18433)
6,508 residents
- 18519 5,104
Scranton (18519)
5,104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18434 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18434 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18444
Moscow (18444)
$84,246 median income
- 18403
Archbald (18403)
$77,521 median income
- 18433
Jermyn (18433)
$75,000 median income
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
$66,677 median income
- 18512
Scranton (18512)
$64,708 median income
- 18434
Jessup (18434)
$62,922 median income
- 18519
Scranton (18519)
$58,500 median income
- 18452
Peckville (18452)
$56,438 median income
- 18510
Scranton (18510)
$53,235 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18434, 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 (4,192 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 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.
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