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18505

Pennsylvania · 20,797 residents · 8.82 sq mi
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With 20,797 people, ZIP 18505 is a ZIP code in Lackawanna County. Median home value sits at $156,700. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 54% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 2,358 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 20.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. Among the 24 ZIP codes in Lackawanna County, 18505 ranks 21st by median household income.

Population
20,797
Median income
$52,398
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,178
US average: $44,673
Median home value
$156,700
US average: $376,019
Bachelor's+
25.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
8.82 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Median age
40.0
Under 18
22.3%
Age 65+
19.4%
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Avg household
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(12,284)
Black5.1%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(5,047)
Asian6%(1,253)
Other5.5%(1,146)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
Owner-occupied
54.2%
Renter-occupied
45.8%
Median gross rent
$994
Median year built
1947
Afford Score
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Lackawanna County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST21ST OF 24HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
18403$77,521
18407$59,652
18411$98,824
18414$93,065
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 18505?

ZIP code 18505 has about 20,797 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18505?

The typical household in ZIP code 18505 earns about $52,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 18505 expensive?

In ZIP code 18505, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 18505?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 18505 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18505?

About 20.0% of people in ZIP code 18505 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Lackawanna County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024