18508 ZIP Code
Scranton, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18508 |
| City/Town: | Scranton |
| County: | Lackawanna |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,265 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,800 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,658 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,359 |
| Median Home Value: | $109,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4551, -75.6583 |
Population Information (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,265 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,353 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,912 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 547 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 719 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 793 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 581 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 781 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,749 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,233 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,368 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 593 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 665 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,334 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 567 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 335 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $109,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $997 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,359 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,671 | 87.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 688 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,150 | 46.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,521 | 54.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,844 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 216 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 693 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,488 | 44.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,221 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 779 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 919 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 528 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,800 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,644 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,856 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,658 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,348 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,085 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 263 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,808 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,297 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 462 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 287 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,361 | 83.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 702 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 48 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 383 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 771 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 708 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,810 | 16.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 240 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,161 | 10.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 409 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 434 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 323 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 514 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 585 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 877 | 18.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 744 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 470 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 497 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 112 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 115 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,567 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 725 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 476 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 322 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 370 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 76 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 759 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 299 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 32 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 242 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 472 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,401 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 476 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 411 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 187 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.3% | 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 (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,367 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,124 | 54.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,833 | 51.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 521 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,346 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,926 | 41.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 975 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 292 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,522 | 32.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,464 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 698 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 811 | 15.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 486 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 308 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 284 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 296 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 91 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 86 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 206 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 311 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 485 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 440 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 647 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 472 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,621 | 48.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 845 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,374 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,469 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 487 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 97 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,436 | 73.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 978 | 20.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 90 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 827 | 17.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,175 | 46.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,228 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 441 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 155 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 808 | 37.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 690 | 32.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 240 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 174 | 8.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 53 | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,276 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $543 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $997 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,671 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,459 | 31.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 465 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,086 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,691 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,512 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,567 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,453 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,084 | 46.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,674 | 37.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 152 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 485 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,756 | 39.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,472 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 125 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,226 | 49.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 387 | 15.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 622 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,946 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 591 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,888 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,131 | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 377 | 17.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,047 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 707 | 33.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,558 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,601 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,045 | 65.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 513 | 32.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 145 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,712 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 549 | 4.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 553 | 100.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 553 | 100.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 553 | 100.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 425 | 77.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,718 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,348 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,370 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,103 | 10.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 203 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 21 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18508 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,671 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,071 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
Scranton, PA18508