Waverly, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18471
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 685
- 96/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $140,536
- Median income Above-median income area
- $391,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waverly pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 96
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18471 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18471 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waverly, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to just 685 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18471 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,536 (80% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $102,720. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $391,100 (72% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18471 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 18471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waverly, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18471.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18471, Waverly, 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
685
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18471?
42.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
10.0%
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?
$140,536
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$102,720
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18471 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Waverly, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$140,536 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
293housing units
293
Total Housing Units
258
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,100
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 18471, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,917,000.
24
Businesses
204
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 29.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 18471 vs 18414 →
ZIP 18471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
21,985 residents
- 18504
Scranton (18504)
21,265 residents
- 18509
Scranton (18509)
13,589 residents
- 18508
Scranton (18508)
12,292 residents
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
10,548 residents
- 18414 5,452
Dalton (18414)
5,452 residents
- 18519 5,104
Scranton (18519)
5,104 residents
- 18452 4,802
Peckville (18452)
4,802 residents
- 18503 1,182
Scranton (18503)
1,182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18471 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18471
Waverly (18471)
$140,536 median income
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
$98,824 median income
- 18414
Dalton (18414)
$93,065 median income
- 18420
Fleetville (18420)
$73,333 median income
- 18447
Olyphant (18447)
$66,677 median income
- 18519
Scranton (18519)
$58,500 median income
- 18452
Peckville (18452)
$56,438 median income
- 18504 $55,036
Scranton (18504)
$55,036 median income
- 18509 $51,062
Scranton (18509)
$51,062 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18471 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18414 | Dalton, PA | 5,452 | 2.6 mi |
| 18420 | Fleetville, PA | 57 | 5.2 mi |
| 18447 | Olyphant, PA | 10,548 | 4.1 mi |
| 18508 | Scranton, PA | 12,292 | 5.4 mi |
| 18504 | Scranton, PA | 21,265 | 7.1 mi |
| 18411 | Clarks Summit, PA | 21,985 | 5.8 mi |
| 18519 | Scranton, PA | 5,104 | 5.6 mi |
| 18503 | Scranton, PA | 1,182 | 8.2 mi |
| 18452 | Peckville, PA | 4,802 | 6.1 mi |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | 13,589 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18471, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 18471 in?
ZIP code 18471 (Waverly) 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 18471?
ZIP code 18471 in Waverly, PA has a population of 685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18471?
The median household income in ZIP 18471 is $140,536, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18471?
The median home value in ZIP 18471 is $391,100, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18471 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18471?
ZIP code 18471 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18471 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Health care and social assistance (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18471?
In ZIP code 18471, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.2% 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 18471?
In ZIP code 18471, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18471 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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