ZIP Code 18512 Demographics

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18512 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,337

↓ 94.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,886

↓ 1.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$168,700

↓ 4.0% vs county

Median Age

40.9 yrs

↑ 2.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

↓ +15.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18512 compares to Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18512 $63k Lackawanna $64k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18512 $169k Lackawanna $176k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

64.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$849

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18512 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$168,700
Down Payment (20%)$33,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,071P&I: $853 | Tax: $169 | Ins: $49
Rent (Local Median)
$849
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $222/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18512, sorted by distance.

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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 18512 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.