ZIP Code 18434 Demographics

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18434 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,033

↓ 98.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,813

↓ 9.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$154,500

↓ 12.1% vs county

Median Age

45.6 yrs

↓ +8.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 37.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18434 compares to Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18434 $58k Lackawanna $64k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18434 $155k Lackawanna $176k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$904

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18434 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$154,500
Down Payment (20%)$30,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$981P&I: $781 | Tax: $155 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$904
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $77/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18434, sorted by distance.

18436 8.2 mi away wayne county 18444 9.0 mi away lackawanna county 18463 10.8 mi away wayne county 18445 15.0 mi away wayne county 18438 15.5 mi away wayne county 18424 16.4 mi away lackawanna county 18460 18.5 mi away wayne county 18426 19.2 mi away pike 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 18434 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.