ZIP Code 18447
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Olyphant · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 10,548
- Median income
- $66,677
- Median home value
- $207,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.0%
- Land area
- 53.1 sq mi
199/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
New York
ZIP code 18447 in Olyphant, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,548. The median household income is $66,677, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $207,900, 25% below the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.1 square miles in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,548 residents, producing a population density of 199 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 18447 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18447 sits at $66,677 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,383. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $207,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,004 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lackawanna County, so you can benchmark 18447 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 18447
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18447.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 18447, Olyphant, 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
10,548
Population
53.1
Area (sq mi)
199
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18447?
46.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$66,677
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$38,383
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 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?
4,599
Total Housing Units
4,270
Occupied Units
329
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,004
Median Rent
1961
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18447 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 144 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 159 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 176 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 200 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 222 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 18447, employing approximately 3,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,376,000.
257
Businesses
3,957
Employees
$193.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 31 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 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 18447 vs 18452 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18452 | Peckville, PA | 4,802 | 2.2 mi |
| 18519 | Scranton, PA | 5,104 | 3.3 mi |
| 18433 | Jermyn, PA | 6,508 | 4.8 mi |
| 18508 | Scranton, PA | 12,292 | 4.3 mi |
| 18403 | Archbald, PA | 7,087 | 4.5 mi |
| 18471 | Waverly, PA | 685 | 4.1 mi |
| 18512 | Scranton, PA | 12,218 | 5.7 mi |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | 13,589 | 5.5 mi |
| 18434 | Jessup, PA | 4,192 | 4.8 mi |
| 18510 | Scranton, PA | 14,119 | 7.1 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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