18434 ZIP Code — Jessup, PA

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18434 is located in Jessup, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. It covers approximately 6.10 square miles and serves a population of 4,033 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18434

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $57,813. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 18434 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,033

population

6.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jessup	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18403 Archbald (1.9 mi) 18452 Peckville (2.7 mi) 18448 Olyphant (2.9 mi) 18447 Olyphant (3 mi) 18512 Scranton (3.1 mi) 18519 Scranton (4.3 mi) 18509 Scranton (5.2 mi) 18508 Scranton (5.4 mi) 18510 Scranton (5.6 mi) 18436 Lake Ariel (6.6 mi) 18540 Scranton (6.8 mi) 18577 Scranton (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,033
Population density	661 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	6.10 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.4584
Longitude	-75.5492
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	43.6%	46.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,033

Population

661

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$57,813

Median household income

$30,724

Per capita income

$154,500

Median home value

$904

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,397

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

126

5–9

143

126

10–14

141

15–19

103

20–24

285

25–34

321

157

35–44

177

318

45–54

358

113

55–59

127

255

60–64

288

190

65–74

214

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	855	21.2%
18 and over	3,178	78.8%
65 and over	602	14.9%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Two or more races 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,346	75.9%
Two or more races	580	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	378	8.6%
Black or African American	52	1.2%
Asian	37	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	46.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,500
Median rent / month	$904
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.1%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	655	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	178	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	240	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	683	38.9%
Households with children under 18	453	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	533	30.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	39.0%
Married	47.6%	36.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	1.0%	6.7%
Divorced	12.5%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.2%
Kindergarten	79	9.1%
Elementary school	457	52.6%
High school	139	16.0%
College / grad school	175	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Retail trade 13.1%

Public administration 10.5%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Construction 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 37.7%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 45.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,836	95.1%
Spanish	23	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,957	98.1%
Born in same state	3,957	98.1%
Born in different state	3,612	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	76	1.9%
Not a US citizen	76	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,033	25.6%
Irish	354	8.8%
French	154	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	1.6%
Norwegian	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18434

What city is ZIP code 18434 in?

ZIP code 18434 is primarily assigned to Jessup, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18434 in?

ZIP code 18434 falls within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18434 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 18434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18434?

18% of residents in ZIP code 18434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18434?

The median home value in ZIP code 18434 is $154,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 18434?

ZIP code 18434 has an estimated population of 4,033 residents, with a density of 661 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 18434 in?

ZIP code 18434 observes the EST timezone.