ZIP Code 18444
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Moscow · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,778
- Median income
- $84,246
- Median home value
- $261,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 303.5 sq mi
45/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.4
New York
ZIP code 18444 in Moscow, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,778. The median household income is $84,246, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $261,100, 6% below the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 303.5 square miles in Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,778 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 18444 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18444 sits at $84,246 (8% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,662. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $261,100 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,059 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lackawanna County, so you can benchmark 18444 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 18444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18444.
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18444, Moscow, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,778
Population
303.5
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18444?
47.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.9%
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?
$84,246
Median Household Income
+8% vs state
$43,662
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,916
Total Housing Units
5,403
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,100
Median Home Value
+15% vs state
$1,059
Median Rent
1980
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18444 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 174 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 190 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 206 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 220 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 242 |
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 249 business establishments in ZIP 18444, employing approximately 1,933 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,000,000.
249
Businesses
1,933
Employees
$86.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 53 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
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 18444 vs 18434 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18434 | Jessup, PA | 4,192 | 9.0 mi |
| 18512 | Scranton, PA | 12,218 | 7.0 mi |
| 18424 | Gouldsboro, PA | 5,613 | 7.5 mi |
| 18507 | Moosic, PA | 4,891 | 6.9 mi |
| 18505 | Scranton, PA | 20,586 | 6.6 mi |
| 18510 | Scranton, PA | 14,119 | 6.9 mi |
| 18463 | Sterling, PA | 199 | 7.8 mi |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | 13,589 | 8.4 mi |
| 18503 | Scranton, PA | 1,182 | 8.2 mi |
| 18519 | Scranton, PA | 5,104 | 9.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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