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Scranton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18512

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

12,218
422/sq mi
$64,708
Median income
$176,100
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scranton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
422
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,218 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 422 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18512 reports a modest median household income of $64,708 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,736. Poverty here runs at 12.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $176,100 (23% below the state average), median rent at $911 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lackawanna County, letting you compare 18512 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 18512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scranton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18512.

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 18512, 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

12,218

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

422

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18512?

40.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$64,708

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$36,736

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18512 ranks nationally

Scranton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,708 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,456

Total Housing Units

5,897

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$176,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$911

Median Rent

1946

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18512 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 142
2021 +9.1% 155
2022 +11.3% 173
2023 +22.2% 211
2024 -1.9% 207

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 415 business establishments in ZIP 18512, employing approximately 7,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $382,838,000.

415

Businesses

7,352

Employees

$382.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 56 13.5%
Retail trade 52 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 43 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 8.7%
Construction 32 7.7%
Finance and insurance 27 6.5%
Manufacturing 21 5.1%
Wholesale trade 21 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.4%
Information 7 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 18512 vs 18509 →

ZIP 18512 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 18512 ranks #6 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 18512 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 18512 ranks #2 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 2.5 mi
18452 Peckville, PA 4,802 3.9 mi
18510 Scranton, PA 14,119 2.6 mi
18519 Scranton, PA 5,104 3.0 mi
18434 Jessup, PA 4,192 3.4 mi
18503 Scranton, PA 1,182 3.9 mi
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 3.8 mi
18505 Scranton, PA 20,586 4.1 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 5.7 mi
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 5.5 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
18510 standard
Scranton, PA
Pop: 14,119
18407 standard
Carbondale, PA
Pop: 13,862
18444 standard
Moscow, PA
Pop: 13,778

Related Areas

Lackawanna County Scranton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18512 in? ▼
ZIP code 18512 (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 18512? ▼
ZIP code 18512 in Scranton, PA has a population of 12,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18512 is $64,708, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18512 is $176,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18512 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18512? ▼
ZIP code 18512 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 7,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18512 are: Health care and social assistance (56), Retail trade (52), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18512 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 18512? ▼
In ZIP code 18512, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 18512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18512 is 17.4 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 18512? ▼
In ZIP code 18512, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18512 is 12.8% 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.