18503 ZIP Code
Scranton, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 18503 |
| City/Town: | Scranton |
| County: | Lackawanna |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,303 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,333 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,359 |
| Total Housing Units: | 938 |
| Median Home Value: | -- |
| Land Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4101, -75.6677 |
Population Information (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,303 | -- |
| Male: | 834 | 64.0% |
| Female: | 469 | 36.0% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 9 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 119 | 9.1% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 168 | 12.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 310 | 23.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 135 | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 69 | 5.3% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 44 | 3.4% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 12 | 0.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 162 | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 169 | 13.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 106 | 8.1% |
Housing Information (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | -- | -- |
| Median rooms: | 2.5 | -- |
| Median rent: | $860 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 938 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 662 | 70.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 276 | 29.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 19 | 2.9% |
| Renter-occupied: | 643 | 97.1% |
Educational Attainment (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,007 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 69 | 6.9% |
| High school graduate: | 390 | 38.7% |
| Some college, no degree: | 90 | 8.9% |
| Associate degree: | 43 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 216 | 21.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 175 | 17.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.8% |
Income Information (18503 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,333 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $39,498 / yr. |
| Median family income: | -- / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,359 / yr. |
Employment (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 491 | -- |
| Employed: | 453 | 92.3% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 7.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 803 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 418 | 92.3% |
| Government workers: | 35 | 7.7% |
| Self-employed: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,133 | 87.0% |
| Black or African American: | 72 | 5.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 53 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 1.3% |
| Some other race: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or more races: | 27 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8 | 0.6% |
| Mexican: | 80 | 6.1% |
| Puerto Rican: | 48 | 3.7% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.8% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 1.6% |
Income Distribution (18503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 73 | 11.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 20.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 82 | 12.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 37 | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 106 | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 140 | 21.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 8.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 34 | 5.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute to Work (18503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 299 | 66.0% |
| Carpooled: | 16 | 3.5% |
| Public transportation: | 50 | 11.0% |
| Walked: | 62 | 13.7% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 26 | 5.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- |
Industry (18503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 2.4% |
| Construction: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 93 | 20.5% |
| Wholesale trade: | 9 | 2.0% |
| Retail trade: | 35 | 7.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 11 | 2.4% |
| Information: | 58 | 12.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 41 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 122 | 26.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 30 | 6.6% |
| Other services: | 8 | 1.8% |
| Public administration: | 35 | 7.7% |
Poverty Status (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.2% |
| 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 (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 969 | 74.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 627 | 48.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 409 | 31.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 28 | 2.1% |
Benefits & Assistance (18503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 377 | 56.9% |
| Social Security income: | 283 | 42.7% |
| Retirement income: | 24 | 3.6% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 75 | 11.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 18 | 2.7% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 212 | 32.0% |
Housing Types (18503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 19 | 2.0% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 2.1% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 57 | 6.1% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 84 | 9.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 758 | 80.8% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (18503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 142 | 15.1% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 38 | 4.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 64 | 6.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 296 | 31.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 53 | 5.7% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 9 | 1.0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 11 | 1.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 325 | 34.6% |
Bedrooms (18503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 157 | 16.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 496 | 52.9% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 195 | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 79 | 8.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 11 | 1.2% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% |
Heating Fuel (18503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 66 | 10.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 19 | 2.9% |
| Electricity: | 529 | 79.9% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 2.6% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 4.7% |
Vehicles Available (18503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 295 | 44.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 307 | 46.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 60 | 9.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 0 | 0.0% |
Home Value Distribution (18503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 11 | 57.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 8 | 42.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (18503 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | -- / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | -- / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $860 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | -666666666.00 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.19 |
Households (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 662 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 29 | 4.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 327 | 49.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 265 | 40.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 8 | 1.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 242 | 36.6% |
| Average household size: | 1.18 | -- |
| Average family size: | 1.97 | -- |
Marital Status (18503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 825 | -- |
| Never married: | 541 | 65.6% |
| Now married: | 133 | 16.1% |
| Separated: | 58 | 7.0% |
| Widowed: | 82 | 9.9% |
| Divorced: | 205 | 24.8% |
School Enrollment (18503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 277 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 1.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 273 | 98.6% |
Veterans & Disability (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,276 | -- |
| Veterans: | 196 | 15.4% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 997 | -- |
| With a disability: | 272 | 27.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 120 | 44.1% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 152 | 55.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 725 | 55.6% |
| Different house: | 578 | 44.4% |
| Same county: | 130 | 22.5% |
| Different county: | 433 | 74.9% |
| Different state: | 176 | 30.4% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 2.6% |
Place of Birth (18503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,173 | 90.0% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 130 | 500.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 130 | 500.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 130 | 500.0% |
| Asia: | 13 | 50.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 71 | 273.1% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (18503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,294 | -- |
| English only: | 1,118 | 86.4% |
| Language other than English: | 176 | 13.6% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 87 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 48 | 3.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 41 | 3.2% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (18503 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 662 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 559 | 84.4% |
Scranton, PA18503