PlainZIP

Scranton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18510

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,119
2,541/sq mi
$53,235
Median income
$181,600
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scranton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,541
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18510 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,119 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 2,541 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18510 reports a modest median household income of $53,235 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,900. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $181,600 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,074 a month, and owner-occupancy at 40.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 18510 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lackawanna County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 18510

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scranton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18510.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18510, Scranton, 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

14,119

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

2,541

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18510?

31.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 6.0%
Asian 14.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$53,235

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$25,900

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18510 ranks nationally

Scranton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,235 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,795

Total Housing Units

5,185

Occupied Units

610

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.4%
Renter 59.6%

$181,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,074

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18510 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.2% 127
2021 +18.6% 151
2022 +17.3% 177
2023 +10.0% 195
2024 +7.1% 209

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 214 business establishments in ZIP 18510, employing approximately 8,315 people with a combined annual payroll of $541,519,000.

214

Businesses

8,315

Employees

$541.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 77 36.0%
Other services (except public administration) 27 12.6%
Retail trade 19 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.5%
Finance and insurance 10 4.7%
Construction 9 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.7%
Wholesale trade 6 2.8%
Educational services 6 2.8%
Information 4 1.9%

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 18510 vs 18509 →

ZIP 18510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18510 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18510 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18509 Scranton, PA 13,589 1.7 mi
18503 Scranton, PA 1,182 1.6 mi
18505 Scranton, PA 20,586 1.6 mi
18519 Scranton, PA 5,104 3.8 mi
18512 Scranton, PA 12,218 2.6 mi
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 3.5 mi
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 3.5 mi
18517 Taylor, PA 5,274 4.1 mi
18507 Moosic, PA 4,891 4.2 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lackawanna County

18411 standard
Clarks Summit, PA
Pop: 21,985
18504 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 21,265
18505 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 20,586
18407 standard
Carbondale, PA
Pop: 13,862
18444 standard
Moscow, PA
Pop: 13,778
18509 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 13,589

Related Areas

Lackawanna County Scranton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18510 in? ▼
ZIP code 18510 (Scranton) 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 18510? ▼
ZIP code 18510 in Scranton, PA has a population of 14,119 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18510 is $53,235, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18510 is $181,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18510 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18510? ▼
ZIP code 18510 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 8,315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18510? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18510 are: Health care and social assistance (77), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18510? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18510 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 18510? ▼
In ZIP code 18510, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18510? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18510 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18510? ▼
In ZIP code 18510, approximately 40.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18510 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.