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Moscow, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18444

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

13,778
45/sq mi
$84,246
Median income
$261,100
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moscow, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,778 residents across 303.5 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,246 (8% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,662. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Median home value sits at $261,100 (15% above the state average), median rent at $1,059 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 25 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 18444 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 18444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moscow, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18444.

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 18444, Moscow, 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

13,778

Population

303.5

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18444?

47.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

How ZIP 18444 ranks nationally

Moscow, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,246 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$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

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ZIP 18444 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 18444 ranks #3 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 18444 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 18444 ranks #2 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
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

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
18509 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 13,589

Related Areas

Lackawanna County Moscow, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18444 in? ▼
ZIP code 18444 (Moscow) 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 18444? ▼
ZIP code 18444 in Moscow, PA has a population of 13,778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18444? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18444 is $84,246, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18444? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18444 is $261,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18444? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18444 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18444? ▼
ZIP code 18444 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 1,933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18444? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18444 are: Construction (53), Other services (except public administration) (35), Retail trade (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18444? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18444 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 18444? ▼
In ZIP code 18444, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 18444? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18444 is 24.7 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 18444? ▼
In ZIP code 18444, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18444? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18444 is 6.6% 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.