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Taylor, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18517

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

5,274
486/sq mi
$77,120
Median income
$190,100
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
486
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taylor, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,274 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 486 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,120 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,433. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Housing costs here run $190,100 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,203 a month; 67.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 18517, plus 6 more within Lackawanna County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 18517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylor, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18517.

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 18517, Taylor, 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

5,274

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

486

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18517?

39.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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?

$77,120

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$38,433

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 18517 ranks nationally

Taylor, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,120 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,013

Total Housing Units

1,895

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$190,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,203

Median Rent

1964

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18517 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 168
2021 +5.1% 177
2022 +5.6% 187
2023 +3.6% 193
2024 +6.9% 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 118 business establishments in ZIP 18517, employing approximately 3,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,571,000.

118

Businesses

3,847

Employees

$224.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 17.8%
Retail trade 19 16.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 10.2%
Construction 11 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 7.6%
Wholesale trade 7 5.9%
Finance and insurance 7 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.1%
Manufacturing 5 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 18517 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 18517 ranks #8 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 18517 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 18517 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
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 2.3 mi
18518 Old Forge, PA 8,313 1.9 mi
18503 Scranton, PA 1,182 2.6 mi
18505 Scranton, PA 20,586 3.2 mi
18507 Moosic, PA 4,891 3.2 mi
18641 Pittston, PA 6,812 4.1 mi
18510 Scranton, PA 14,119 4.1 mi
18411 Clarks Summit, PA 21,985 4.4 mi
18642 Duryea, PA 4,345 4.3 mi
18509 Scranton, PA 13,589 4.4 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 Taylor, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18517 in? ▼
ZIP code 18517 (Taylor) 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 18517? ▼
ZIP code 18517 in Taylor, PA has a population of 5,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18517 is $77,120, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18517 is $190,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18517 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18517? ▼
ZIP code 18517 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 3,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18517 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18517 increased by 6.9% 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 18517? ▼
In ZIP code 18517, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 18517? ▼
In ZIP code 18517, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18517 is 9.7% 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.