ZIP Code 18518 Demographics

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 18518 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,506

↓ 96.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,615

↑ +12.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$156,300

↓ 11.0% vs county

Median Age

47.2 yrs

↓ +12.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

↓ +15.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 18518 compares to Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 18518 $72k Lackawanna $64k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 18518 $156k Lackawanna $176k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

70.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$851

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 18518 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$156,300
Down Payment (20%)$31,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$992P&I: $790 | Tax: $156 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$851
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $141/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 18518, sorted by distance.

18517 1.9 mi away lackawanna county 18642 2.4 mi away luzerne county 18641 2.7 mi away luzerne county 18507 3.4 mi away lackawanna county 18504 4.0 mi away lackawanna county 18503 4.5 mi away lackawanna county 18505 4.6 mi away lackawanna county 18643 5.0 mi away luzerne 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 18518 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.