ZIP Code 18447

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Olyphant · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
10,548

199/sq mi

Median income
$66,677

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$207,900

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.0%

Median age 46.3

Land area
53.1 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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

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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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Olyphant, PA

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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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