18505

Scranton, PA

Total Population

21,588

Median Household Income

$51,535

Median Home Value

$127,300

Median Rent

$899

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$51,535

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$127,300

100.2% above state median

Rent

$899

100% above state median

Median Age

37.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Scranton, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Poverty rate of 17.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$51,535

-31.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-55,275,988

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.49 people

Total Households

8,498

Family Households

38.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

39.1%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

17.7%

#3 Industry

Finance

15.1%

Total Employed Residents:4,631

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

2.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.3%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.9%

174 workers

Public Transit

2.5%

227 workers

Total Commuting Workers:9,068

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.3%

10,179 employed

Labor Force

10,797

618 unemployed

Median Age

37.2 years

Per Capita Income

$28,703

Poverty Rate

17.3%