Moosic, PA · standard
ZIP Code 18507
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,891
- 194/sq mi High-density area
- $75,395
- Median income Near-median income area
- $266,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moosic pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 194
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18507 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 18507 covers 25.2 square miles in Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,891 residents on file, a density of 194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 18507 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,395 (3% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,501. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $266,700 (17% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 64.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,346.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18507 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 18507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moosic, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18507.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 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 18507, Moosic, 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
4,891
Population
25.2
Area (sq mi)
194
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18507?
41.4
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
7.2%
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?
$75,395
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$57,501
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18507 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Moosic, 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)
$75,395 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,445housing units
2,445
Total Housing Units
2,186
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,700
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,346
Median Rent
1966
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2023)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18507 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.5% | 137 |
| 2020 | +5.3% | 145 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 153 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 180 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 201 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 267 business establishments in ZIP 18507, employing approximately 6,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $350,952,000.
267
Businesses
6,658
Employees
$351.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Information | 7 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 18507 vs 18505 →
ZIP 18507 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18504
Scranton (18504)
21,265 residents
- 18505
Scranton (18505)
20,586 residents
- 18640
Pittston (18640)
17,155 residents
- 18510
Scranton (18510)
14,119 residents
- 18509
Scranton (18509)
13,589 residents
- 18518 8,313
Old Forge (18518)
8,313 residents
- 18641 6,812
Pittston (18641)
6,812 residents
- 18517 5,274
Taylor (18517)
5,274 residents
- 18507 4,891
Moosic (18507)
4,891 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18507 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18507 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18517
Taylor (18517)
$77,120 median income
- 18641
Pittston (18641)
$75,708 median income
- 18507
Moosic (18507)
$75,395 median income
- 18518
Old Forge (18518)
$71,812 median income
- 18642
Duryea (18642)
$61,250 median income
- 18640
Pittston (18640)
$60,862 median income
- 18504
Scranton (18504)
$55,036 median income
- 18510
Scranton (18510)
$53,235 median income
- 18505
Scranton (18505)
$52,398 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 18507 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18505 | Scranton, PA | 20,586 | 2.7 mi |
| 18503 | Scranton, PA | 1,182 | 3.9 mi |
| 18641 | Pittston, PA | 6,812 | 2.9 mi |
| 18517 | Taylor, PA | 5,274 | 3.2 mi |
| 18518 | Old Forge, PA | 8,313 | 3.4 mi |
| 18504 | Scranton, PA | 21,265 | 5.0 mi |
| 18510 | Scranton, PA | 14,119 | 4.2 mi |
| 18642 | Duryea, PA | 4,345 | 5.0 mi |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | 13,589 | 5.6 mi |
| 18640 | Pittston, PA | 17,155 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18507, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,891 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 18507 in?
ZIP code 18507 (Moosic) 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 18507?
ZIP code 18507 in Moosic, PA has a population of 4,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18507?
The median household income in ZIP 18507 is $75,395, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18507?
The median home value in ZIP 18507 is $266,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18507?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18507 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18507?
ZIP code 18507 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 6,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18507?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18507 are: Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (39), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18507?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18507 increased by 11.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 18507?
In ZIP code 18507, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 18507?
In ZIP code 18507, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18507?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18507 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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