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 High-density area
- $77,120
- Median income Near-median income area
- $190,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 18517 (Taylor, PA) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.4 in 2023 to 206.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,433. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,100 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,203; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lackawanna County, so 18517 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 18517?
39.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
5.1%
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?
$77,120
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,433
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 18517 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Taylor, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,120 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,013housing units
2,013
Total Housing Units
1,895
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,100
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 18517 vs 18504 →
ZIP 18517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
21,985 residents
- 18504
Scranton (18504)
21,265 residents
- 18505
Scranton (18505)
20,586 residents
- 18510
Scranton (18510)
14,119 residents
- 18509
Scranton (18509)
13,589 residents
- 18518 8,313
Old Forge (18518)
8,313 residents
- 18641 6,812
Pittston (18641)
6,812 residents
- 18517 5,274
Taylor (18517)
5,274 residents
- 18507 4,891
Moosic (18507)
4,891 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18517 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 18517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18411
Clarks Summit (18411)
$98,824 median income
- 18517
Taylor (18517)
$77,120 median income
- 18641
Pittston (18641)
$75,708 median income
- 18507
Moosic (18507)
$75,395 median income
- 18518
Old Forge (18518)
$71,812 median income
- 18642
Duryea (18642)
$61,250 median income
- 18504
Scranton (18504)
$55,036 median income
- 18510
Scranton (18510)
$53,235 median income
- 18505
Scranton (18505)
$52,398 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 18517, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,274 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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