18452 ZIP Code — Peckville, PA

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18452 is located in Peckville, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. It covers approximately 1.88 square miles and serves a population of 5,082 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18452

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $60,310. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,082

population

1.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peckville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18447 Olyphant (0.4 mi) 18448 Olyphant (1.4 mi) 18519 Scranton (2.7 mi) 18434 Jessup (2.7 mi) 18403 Archbald (2.9 mi) 18508 Scranton (4.1 mi) 18512 Scranton (4.2 mi) 18509 Scranton (4.7 mi) 18510 Scranton (5.8 mi) 18433 Jermyn (6 mi) 18540 Scranton (6.5 mi) 18577 Scranton (6.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,082
Population density	2,703 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	1.88 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4846
Longitude	-75.5886
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	46.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,082

Population

2,703

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$60,310

Median household income

$32,245

Per capita income

$175,100

Median home value

$894

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,920

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

155

142

5–9

196

105

10–14

145

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

236

249

35–44

342

208

45–54

285

170

55–59

235

117

60–64

161

257

65–74

354

244

75–84

336

219

85+

301

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	937	18.4%
18 and over	4,145	81.6%
65 and over	1,711	33.7%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,814	94.7%
Two or more races	150	3%
Black or African American	102	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	46.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$60,310

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 28.0%

$200k–$300k 31.5%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,100
Median rent / month	$894
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.9%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	921	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	168	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	373	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	710	32.7%
Households with children under 18	433	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	986	45.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	26.5%
Married	50.7%	44.1%
Separated	1.9%	2.0%
Widowed	6.8%	12.1%
Divorced	9.3%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	11.0%
Kindergarten	80	8.8%
Elementary school	484	53.2%
High school	128	14.1%
College / grad school	118	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.9%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	346	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,814	94.7%
Spanish	24	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,921	96.8%
Born in same state	4,908	96.6%
Born in different state	4,110	80.9%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	161	3.2%
Not a US citizen	99	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,134	22.3%
French	669	13.2%
Irish	111	2.2%
Arab	58	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	1.1%
Norwegian	48	0.9%
English	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	82.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18452

What city is ZIP code 18452 in?

ZIP code 18452 is primarily assigned to Peckville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18452 in?

ZIP code 18452 falls within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18452 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 18452 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 18452 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 18452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18452?

The median home value in ZIP code 18452 is $175,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 18452?

ZIP code 18452 has an estimated population of 5,082 residents, with a density of 2,703 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18452 in?

ZIP code 18452 observes the EST timezone.