18507 ZIP Code — Moosic, PA

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 18507 is located in Moosic, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. It covers approximately 9.64 square miles and serves a population of 5,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 18507

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 $236,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($70,129) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,229

population

9.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

18507 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 18507

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moosic	Acceptable
Moosic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18505 Scranton (2.2 mi) 18517 Taylor (3.2 mi) 18540 Scranton (3.3 mi) 18577 Scranton (3.3 mi) 18503 Scranton (3.4 mi) 18515 Scranton (3.4 mi) 18518 Old Forge (3.6 mi) 18641 Pittston (3.7 mi) 18510 Scranton (3.8 mi) 18504 Scranton (4.5 mi) 18509 Scranton (5 mi) 18642 Duryea (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,229
Population density	542 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	9.64 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.3609
Longitude	-75.6726
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	44.1%	46.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,229

Population

542

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$70,129

Median household income

$52,236

Per capita income

$236,500

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,785

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

142

20–24

122

510

25–34

438

354

35–44

303

288

45–54

247

108

55–59

319

60–64

274

368

65–74

316

188

75–84

161

147

85+

126

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	702	13.4%
18 and over	4,527	86.6%
65 and over	1,306	25.0%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,622	82.2%
Two or more races	431	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	396	7%
Other race	86	1.5%
Asian	75	1.3%
Black or African American	12	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	46.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$70,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,500
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.4%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.7%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Fuel oil	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,152	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	218	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	400	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	521	22.7%
Households with children under 18	432	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	982	42.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	24.0%
Married	47.9%	51.7%
Separated	3.7%	0.6%
Widowed	6.7%	16.3%
Divorced	8.1%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	3.7%
Kindergarten	37	6.0%
Elementary school	277	44.7%
High school	158	25.5%
College / grad school	124	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Public administration 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Retail trade 5.8%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	364	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,005	95.7%
Spanish	176	3.5%
Other Indo-European	174	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,839	92.5%
Born in same state	4,825	92.3%
Born in different state	4,152	79.4%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	390	7.5%
Not a US citizen	112	28.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,361	26%
French	140	2.7%
Norwegian	94	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	1.4%
English	24	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18507

What city is ZIP code 18507 in?

ZIP code 18507 is primarily assigned to Moosic, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 18507 in?

ZIP code 18507 falls within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 18507 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 18507 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 18507?

ZIP code 18507 has an estimated population of 5,229 residents, with a density of 542 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 18507?

The median household income in ZIP code 18507 is $70,129, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18507?

The median home value in ZIP code 18507 is $236,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 18507 in?

ZIP code 18507 observes the EST timezone.