18505 ZIP Code
Scranton, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18505 |
| City/Town: | Scranton |
| County: | Lackawanna |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,588 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,535 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,485 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,007 |
| Median Home Value: | $127,300 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3880, -75.6484 |
Population Information (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,588 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,781 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,807 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,305 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,261 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,425 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,968 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,326 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,809 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,490 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,615 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,032 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,309 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,609 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 939 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 500 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $127,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $899 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,007 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,498 | 84.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,509 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,696 | 55.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,802 | 44.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,303 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 537 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,215 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,254 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,374 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,309 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,290 | 16.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,324 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,535 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,175 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,099 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,485 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,797 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,179 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 618 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,558 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,761 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,123 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 280 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,704 | 68.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,478 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,540 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 882 | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,975 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,750 | 12.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,082 | 18.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 477 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,834 | 8.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,765 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 490 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 521 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,057 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 720 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,383 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,286 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 878 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,336 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 499 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 328 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,720 | 66.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,734 | 17.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 227 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 174 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 831 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 246 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 355 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 818 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 354 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,553 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 701 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 187 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 725 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 699 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,632 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,168 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 289 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 452 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,702 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,268 | 56.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,752 | 49.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,586 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,492 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,221 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,875 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 703 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 503 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,005 | 23.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,952 | 59.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 983 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 977 | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 843 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 684 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 259 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 309 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 296 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 235 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 361 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 702 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 844 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,002 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,146 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 777 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,644 | 46.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 222 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,177 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,778 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,169 | 41.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,341 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 320 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,453 | 75.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,461 | 17.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 163 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 135 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,053 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,642 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,624 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,179 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 261 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,236 | 26.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,484 | 31.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 783 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 643 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 205 | 4.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,358 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $625 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $899 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,498 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,259 | 38.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,234 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,670 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,708 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,552 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,895 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,684 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,068 | 46.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,548 | 40.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 260 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 716 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,373 | 38.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,435 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 323 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 190 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,125 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,506 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,291 | 23.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,511 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,068 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,288 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,384 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 354 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,835 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,195 | 35.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,419 | 80.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,929 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,489 | 63.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 894 | 22.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 521 | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 546 | 13.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,875 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 852 | 3.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,713 | 318.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,713 | 318.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,713 | 318.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 146 | 17.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,266 | 148.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,283 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,787 | 77.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,496 | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,864 | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,038 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 583 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18505 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,498 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,787 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Scranton, PA18505