PlainZIP

Olyphant, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18447

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

10,548
199/sq mi
$66,677
Median income
$207,900
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olyphant pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
199
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18447 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,548 residents across 53.1 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18447 reports a modest median household income of $66,677 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,383. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Housing costs here run $207,900 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,004 a month; 74.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 18447 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lackawanna County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olyphant, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18447.

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 18447, Olyphant, 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

10,548

Population

53.1

Area (sq mi)

199

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18447?

46.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

How ZIP 18447 ranks nationally

Olyphant, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,677 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$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 18447 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 18447 ranks #5 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 18447 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 18447 ranks #4 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
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

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 Olyphant, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18447 in? ▼
ZIP code 18447 (Olyphant) 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 18447? ▼
ZIP code 18447 in Olyphant, PA has a population of 10,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18447? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18447 is $66,677, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18447? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18447 is $207,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18447? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18447 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18447? ▼
ZIP code 18447 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 3,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18447? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18447 are: Retail trade (41), Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18447? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18447 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 18447? ▼
In ZIP code 18447, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 18447? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18447 is 18.4 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 18447? ▼
In ZIP code 18447, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18447? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18447 is 8.5% 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.