ZIP Code 18452

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Peckville · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,802

943/sq mi

Median income
$56,438

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$203,100

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.5%

Median age 49.6

Land area
5.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 18452 in Peckville, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,802. The median household income is $56,438, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $203,100, 27% below the US average. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18452 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.1 square miles in Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,802 residents, producing a population density of 943 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 18452 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18452 sits at $56,438 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,477. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $203,100 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,027 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18452 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lackawanna County, so you can benchmark 18452 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 18452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18452.

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 18452, Peckville, 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

4,802

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

943

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18452?

49.6

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$56,438

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$30,477

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,557

Total Housing Units

2,202

Occupied Units

355

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$203,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,027

Median Rent

1945

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

+20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18452 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 163
2021 +12.5% 183
2022 +9.7% 201
2023 -6.2% 188
2024 +20.8% 227

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 18452, employing approximately 905 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,501,000.

105

Businesses

905

Employees

$32.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 22 20.9%
Accommodation and food services 14 13.3%
Retail trade 13 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.5%
Construction 9 8.6%
Finance and insurance 6 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.7%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%

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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18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 2.2 mi
18512 Scranton, PA 12,218 3.9 mi
18519 Scranton, PA 5,104 2.6 mi
18434 Jessup, PA 4,192 2.7 mi
18403 Archbald, PA 7,087 3.3 mi
18433 Jermyn, PA 6,508 6.3 mi
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 4.0 mi
18509 Scranton, PA 13,589 4.6 mi
18510 Scranton, PA 14,119 5.8 mi
18471 Waverly, PA 685 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18452 in?
ZIP code 18452 (Peckville) 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 18452?
ZIP code 18452 in Peckville, PA has a population of 4,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18452?
The median household income in ZIP 18452 is $56,438, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18452?
The median home value in ZIP 18452 is $203,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18452 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18452?
ZIP code 18452 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 905 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18452 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18452?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18452 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 18452?
In ZIP code 18452, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18452?
In ZIP code 18452, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18452 is 10.6% 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 Peckville, 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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