18403 ZIP Code — Archbald, PA
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18403 is located in Archbald, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. It covers approximately 19.24 square miles and serves a population of 6,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.
About ZIP code 18403
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 $213,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $73,405.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,734
population
19.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18403 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18403
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18403. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Archbald | Acceptable |
| Archbald | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18434 Jessup (1.9 mi)
18452 Peckville (2.9 mi)
18447 Olyphant (3.3 mi)
18448 Olyphant (3.9 mi)
18512 Scranton (5 mi)
18519 Scranton (5.3 mi)
18436 Lake Ariel (6.3 mi)
18433 Jermyn (6.5 mi)
18508 Scranton (6.7 mi)
18509 Scranton (6.8 mi)
18407 Carbondale (7.3 mi)
18510 Scranton (7.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,734 |
| Population density | 350 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4830 |
| Longitude | -75.5322 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 570 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 46.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 18.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
6,734
Population
350
People per sq mi
43.9
Median age
$73,405
Median household income
$36,096
Per capita income
$213,500
Median home value
$884
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
2,208
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
154
Under 5
163
163
5–9
173
313
10–14
330
162
15–19
171
172
20–24
182
188
25–34
198
536
35–44
565
499
45–54
526
336
55–59
355
205
60–64
217
363
65–74
383
132
75–84
139
53
85+
56
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,560 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 5,174 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,126 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,618 | 97.6% |
| Asian | 68 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 46.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 18.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $73,405 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
30.0%
$300k–$500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,500 |
| Median rent / month | $884 |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 83.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.4% |
| Electricity | 16.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 7.4% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,556 | 56.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 219 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 407 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 566 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 792 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 844 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 24.1% |
| Married | 60.4% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Associate's degree
18.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 870 | 54.2% |
| High school | 321 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 304 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.1%
Retail trade
11.8%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Professional & management
4.1%
Construction
4.0%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 366 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.5% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,417 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,671 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 6,655 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,839 | 86.7% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 63 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 31.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,132 | 31.7% |
| French | 560 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 308 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 207 | 3.1% |
| English | 104 | 1.5% |
| German | 35 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18403
What city is ZIP code 18403 in?
ZIP code 18403 is primarily assigned to Archbald, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18403 in?
ZIP code 18403 falls within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 18403?
ZIP code 18403 has an estimated population of 6,734 residents, with a density of 350 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18403?
The median home value in ZIP code 18403 is $213,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18403?
The median household income in ZIP code 18403 is $73,405, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18403 in?
ZIP code 18403 observes the EST timezone.