18509 ZIP Code
Scranton, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 18509 |
| City/Town: | Scranton |
| County: | Lackawanna |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,697 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,163 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,323 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,964 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,800 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4306, -75.6432 |
Population Information (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,697 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,178 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,519 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 730 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 608 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 722 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,154 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,136 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,132 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,734 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,499 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 939 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 761 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,037 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 728 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 517 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $930 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,964 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,197 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 767 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,460 | 47.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,737 | 52.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,347 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 383 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 576 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,370 | 36.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,785 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 774 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,260 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,199 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (18509 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,163 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,541 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,323 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,098 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,768 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 330 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,492 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,731 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 838 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 192 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,208 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 861 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 330 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 436 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 827 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 757 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,452 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 220 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 721 | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 460 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (18509 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 345 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 275 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 471 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 679 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 774 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 747 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 678 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 692 | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 240 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 296 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (18509 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,089 | 70.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 697 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 277 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 336 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (18509 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 238 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 504 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 565 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 333 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 65 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 446 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 447 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,687 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 816 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 216 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 377 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.6% | 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 (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,079 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,186 | 59.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,569 | 40.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 617 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (18509 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,067 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,697 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 979 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 322 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 232 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,192 | 22.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (18509 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,546 | 42.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 673 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,162 | 19.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 862 | 14.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 166 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 157 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 388 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (18509 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 247 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 38 | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 199 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 128 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 283 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 415 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 867 | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 389 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,398 | 57.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (18509 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 258 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,057 | 17.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,377 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,957 | 32.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 943 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 372 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (18509 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,764 | 72.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 144 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,105 | 21.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 93 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (18509 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 540 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,566 | 49.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,308 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 783 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (18509 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 94 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 514 | 20.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 432 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 619 | 25.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 482 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 238 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 81 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (18509 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,381 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $690 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $930 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,197 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,614 | 31.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 525 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,372 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,676 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,289 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,492 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (18509 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,891 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,293 | 55.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,805 | 30.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 181 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 527 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,423 | 41.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (18509 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,294 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 135 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 186 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,040 | 31.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 596 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,337 | 40.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,128 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 720 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,696 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,172 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 151 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,358 | 62.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 663 | 30.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (18509 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,885 | 79.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,669 | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,429 | 53.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,234 | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 681 | 25.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (18509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,793 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 331 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 904 | 273.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 904 | 273.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 904 | 273.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 195 | 58.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 6.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 337 | 101.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (18509 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,967 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,473 | 88.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,494 | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 916 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 362 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 143 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 73 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (18509 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,197 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,712 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Scranton, PA18509