ZIP Code 18505, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 18505 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 18505 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,797. The land area covers 8.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,797 | ±1,130 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,441 | ±504 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,992 | ±555 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,441 | ±504 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,551 | ±335 |
| Median Home Value | $156,700 | ±$8,572 |
| Median Gross Rent | $994 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,398 | ±$4,893 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,178 | ±$2,422 |
| Poverty Rate | 20% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,069 | ±704 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,643 | ±732 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.8% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 216,859 (2024)
ID: 191328
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 ADAMS AVE, 6TH FLOOR, SCRANTON PA 18503-1607
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Bear Creek Township, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kingston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Clarks Summit, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Forty Fort, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
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College | 0.6 mi away | 930 Hickory St, Scranton, PA, 18505-2196 |
5703461747
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN`S LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 520 VINE ST., SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 348-3000
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University of Scranton
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College | 1.4 mi away | 800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA, 18510-4699 |
5709417400
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SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 500 VINE STREET, SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 348-3000
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Lackawanna College
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College | 1.7 mi away | 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA, 18509-3206 |
5709617810
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NANCY KAY HOLMES BRANCH
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 1032 GREEN RIDGE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18509 |
(570) 207-0764
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Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
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College | 1.8 mi away | 525 Pine St, Scranton, PA, 18509 |
5705047000
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TAYLOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 710 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TAYLOR, PA, 18517 |
(570) 562-1234
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Fortis Institute-Scranton
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College | 2.0 mi away | 517 Ash Street, Scranton, PA, 18509-2903 |
5705581818
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NORTH POCONO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 1315 CHURCH ST, MOSCOW, PA, 18444 |
(570) 842-4700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US, located 5.5 miles from ZCTA5 18505. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.7° | 20.3° | 28.0° | 2.59" | 11.7" |
| February | 38.8° | 21.9° | 30.3° | 2.07" | 10.9" |
| March | 47.6° | 28.9° | 38.3° | 2.77" | 10.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 39.3° | 50.2° | 3.26" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.6° | 60.9° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 61.1° | 71.8° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.0° | 64.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.3° | 53.2° | 3.71" | 0.7" |
| November | 51.2° | 34.3° | 42.7° | 2.85" | 3.2" |
| December | 40.3° | 26.3° | 33.3° | 2.80" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton city | City | 1.4 mi | — |
| Dunmore borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Moosic borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
| Taylor borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Throop borough | Borough | 4.5 mi | — |
| Old Forge borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 18505. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.