18424 ZIP Code
Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18424 |
| City/Town: | Gouldsboro |
| County: | Lackawanna |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 5,114 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,606 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,274 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,192 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,700 |
| Land Area: | 81.2 sq miles
210.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2442, -75.5173 |
Population Information (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,114 | -- |
| Male: | 2,523 | 49.3% |
| Female: | 2,591 | 50.7% |
| Median Age: | 49.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 162 | 3.2% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 254 | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 362 | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 274 | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 130 | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 520 | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 567 | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 730 | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 523 | 10.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 531 | 10.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 743 | 14.5% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 272 | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over: | 46 | 0.9% |
Housing Information (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,700 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $950 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 4,192 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,039 | 48.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,153 | 51.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,774 | 87.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 265 | 13.0% |
Educational Attainment (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,932 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 40 | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 211 | 5.4% |
| High school graduate: | 1,663 | 42.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 864 | 22.0% |
| Associate degree: | 334 | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 482 | 12.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 338 | 8.6% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.9% |
Income Information (18424 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,606 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,128 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,000 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,274 / yr. |
Employment (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,464 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,301 | 93.7% |
| Unemployed: | 154 | 6.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,798 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,779 | 77.3% |
| Government workers: | 428 | 18.6% |
| Self-employed: | 78 | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.7% |
Race & Ethnicity (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,721 | 92.3% |
| Black or African American: | 134 | 2.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 36 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races: | 200 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 166 | 3.2% |
| Mexican: | 238 | 4.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 64 | 1.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 155 | 3.0% |
Income Distribution (18424 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 68 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 44 | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 236 | 11.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 202 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 271 | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 413 | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 237 | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 341 | 16.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more: | 119 | 5.8% |
Commute to Work (18424 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,761 | 76.5% |
| Carpooled: | 257 | 11.2% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 1.0% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.3% |
| Other means: | 11 | 0.5% |
| Worked from home: | 208 | 9.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- |
Industry (18424 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 1.0% |
| Construction: | 120 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing: | 168 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 49 | 2.1% |
| Retail trade: | 370 | 16.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 205 | 8.9% |
| Information: | 29 | 1.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 81 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 131 | 5.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 425 | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 234 | 10.2% |
| Other services: | 203 | 8.8% |
| Public administration: | 264 | 11.5% |
Poverty Status (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,878 | 95.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,561 | 69.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,390 | 46.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 227 | 4.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (18424 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,394 | 68.4% |
| Social Security income: | 875 | 42.9% |
| Retirement income: | 595 | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 67 | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 51 | 2.5% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 329 | 16.1% |
Housing Types (18424 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,626 | 86.5% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 38 | 0.9% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.2% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 53 | 1.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 18 | 0.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 443 | 10.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18424 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 247 | 5.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 572 | 13.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 877 | 20.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 720 | 17.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 874 | 20.8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 276 | 6.6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 211 | 5.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 40 | 1.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 372 | 8.9% |
Bedrooms (18424 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 26 | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 146 | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 834 | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,598 | 62.0% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 496 | 11.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 92 | 2.2% |
Heating Fuel (18424 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 66 | 3.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 502 | 24.6% |
| Electricity: | 601 | 29.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 587 | 28.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 49 | 2.4% |
| Wood: | 182 | 8.9% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 2.4% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18424 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 90 | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 726 | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 763 | 37.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 460 | 22.6% |
Home Value Distribution (18424 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 126 | 7.1% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 247 | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 294 | 16.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 374 | 21.1% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 431 | 24.3% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 234 | 13.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 52 | 2.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.9% |
Housing Costs (18424 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,479 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $645 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $950 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 |
Households (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,039 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,130 | 55.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 356 | 17.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 393 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 373 | 18.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 516 | 25.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 749 | 36.7% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- |
Marital Status (18424 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,134 | -- |
| Never married: | 638 | 29.9% |
| Now married: | 1,202 | 56.3% |
| Separated: | 68 | 3.2% |
| Widowed: | 220 | 10.3% |
| Divorced: | 574 | 26.9% |
School Enrollment (18424 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,006 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 39 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 494 | 49.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 276 | 27.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 162 | 16.1% |
Veterans & Disability (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,121 | -- |
| Veterans: | 471 | 11.4% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,105 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,092 | 21.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 166 | 15.2% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 521 | 47.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 405 | 37.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18424 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,784 | 93.5% |
| Different house: | 330 | 6.5% |
| Same county: | 77 | 23.3% |
| Different county: | 245 | 74.2% |
| Different state: | 79 | 23.9% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 2.4% |
Place of Birth (18424 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,948 | 96.8% |
| Foreign born: | 21 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 166 | 790.5% |
| Not a citizen: | 166 | 790.5% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 166 | 790.5% |
| Asia: | 90 | 428.6% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 1 | 4.8% |
| Latin America: | 53 | 252.4% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18424 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,952 | -- |
| English only: | 4,761 | 96.1% |
| Language other than English: | 191 | 3.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 103 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 84 | 1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18424 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,039 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,934 | 94.9% |
Gouldsboro, PA18424