ZIP Code 18508
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Scranton · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 12,292
- Median income
- $49,895
- Median home value
- $145,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.7%
- Land area
- 17.6 sq mi
698/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 18508 in Scranton, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,292. The median household income is $49,895, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $145,400, 48% below the US average. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 18508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.6 square miles in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,292 residents, producing a population density of 698 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 18508 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18508 sits at $49,895 (36% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,390. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $145,400 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, 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 18508 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 18508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18508.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 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 18508, Scranton, 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
12,292
Population
17.6
Area (sq mi)
698
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 18508?
40.1
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
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?
$49,895
Median Household Income
-36% vs state
$26,390
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,547
Total Housing Units
4,683
Occupied Units
864
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state
$1,037
Median Rent
1938
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 18508 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -9.1% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 159 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 188 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 209 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 229 |
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 373 business establishments in ZIP 18508, employing approximately 5,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,564,000.
373
Businesses
5,917
Employees
$241.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 106 | 28.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 17.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 18508 vs 18519 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18519 | Scranton, PA | 5,104 | 1.5 mi |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | 13,589 | 1.8 mi |
| 18503 | Scranton, PA | 1,182 | 3.1 mi |
| 18510 | Scranton, PA | 14,119 | 3.5 mi |
| 18504 | Scranton, PA | 21,265 | 3.0 mi |
| 18505 | Scranton, PA | 20,586 | 4.6 mi |
| 18411 | Clarks Summit, PA | 21,985 | 4.5 mi |
| 18512 | Scranton, PA | 12,218 | 3.8 mi |
| 18447 | Olyphant, PA | 10,548 | 4.3 mi |
| 18452 | Peckville, PA | 4,802 | 4.0 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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