ZIP Code 18424 Demographics

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18424 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,114

↓ 97.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,606

↓ 8.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$174,700

↓ 0.6% vs county

Median Age

49.3 yrs

↓ +17.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

↓ +29.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18424 compares to Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18424 $59k Lackawanna $64k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18424 $175k Lackawanna $176k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

87.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$950

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18424 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$174,700
Down Payment (20%)$34,940
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,109P&I: $883 | Tax: $175 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$950
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $159/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18424, sorted by distance.

18347 6.7 mi away monroe county 18466 7.1 mi away monroe county 18444 7.5 mi away lackawanna county 18346 8.4 mi away monroe county 18445 9.5 mi away wayne county 18460 10.2 mi away wayne county 18463 10.4 mi away wayne county 18507 12.4 mi away lackawanna county

About Lackawanna County

Lackawanna County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 215,672. The county's median household income is $63,739 and median home value is $175,700. ZIP code 18424 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lackawanna County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.