ZIP Code 18507
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Moosic · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,891
- Median income
- $75,395
- Median home value
- $266,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.2%
- Land area
- 25.2 sq mi
194/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 18507 in Moosic, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,891. The median household income is $75,395, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $266,700, 4% below the US average. 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18507 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.2 square miles in Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,891 residents, producing a population density of 194 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 18507 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18507 sits at $75,395 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $57,501. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $266,700 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,346 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18507 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, 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 18507 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 18507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$57,501
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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