ZIP Code 18519

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Scranton · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,104

819/sq mi

Median income
$58,500

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$181,000

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 43.8

Land area
6.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 18519 in Scranton, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,104. The median household income is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $181,000, 35% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 18519 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,104 residents, producing a population density of 819 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 18519 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 18519 sits at $58,500 (25% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,497. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $181,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 18519 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lackawanna County, so you can benchmark 18519 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 18519

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18519.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18519, 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

5,104

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

819

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18519?

43.8

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$33,497

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,658

Total Housing Units

2,396

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$181,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18519 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.9% 144
2020 +2.0% 147
2021 +15.2% 169
2022 +13.4% 192
2024 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 206 business establishments in ZIP 18519, employing approximately 4,661 people with a combined annual payroll of $182,316,000.

206

Businesses

4,661

Employees

$182.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 30.1%
Accommodation and food services 33 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 31 15.1%
Construction 20 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 19 9.2%
Finance and insurance 9 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.4%
Manufacturing 4 1.9%
Information 4 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.9%
Wholesale trade 3 1.5%

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 18519 vs 18508 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
18508 Scranton, PA 12,292 1.5 mi
18509 Scranton, PA 13,589 2.2 mi
18447 Olyphant, PA 10,548 3.3 mi
18510 Scranton, PA 14,119 3.8 mi
18452 Peckville, PA 4,802 2.6 mi
18512 Scranton, PA 12,218 3.0 mi
18434 Jessup, PA 4,192 4.3 mi
18503 Scranton, PA 1,182 4.0 mi
18505 Scranton, PA 20,586 5.3 mi
18504 Scranton, PA 21,265 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18519 in?
ZIP code 18519 (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 18519?
ZIP code 18519 in Scranton, PA has a population of 5,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18519?
The median household income in ZIP 18519 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18519?
The median home value in ZIP 18519 is $181,000, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 18519 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18519?
ZIP code 18519 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 4,661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18519?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18519 are: Retail trade (62), Accommodation and food services (33), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18519?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18519 increased by 13.4% 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 18519?
In ZIP code 18519, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 18519?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18519 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18519?
In ZIP code 18519, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18519 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Scranton, PA

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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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