18512 ZIP Code — Scranton, PA
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 18512 is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, within Lackawanna County. It covers approximately 11.29 square miles and serves a population of 12,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.
About ZIP code 18512
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 $168,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $62,886. 36% 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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,337
population
11.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
18512 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 18512
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 18512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Scranton | Acceptable |
| Scranton | Acceptable |
| Scranton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
18510 Scranton (2.7 mi)
18509 Scranton (2.9 mi)
18434 Jessup (3.1 mi)
18448 Olyphant (3.2 mi)
18519 Scranton (3.5 mi)
18508 Scranton (3.8 mi)
18505 Scranton (4 mi)
18577 Scranton (4 mi)
18540 Scranton (4 mi)
18515 Scranton (4.2 mi)
18452 Peckville (4.2 mi)
18447 Olyphant (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,337 |
| Population density | 1,093 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4242 |
| Longitude | -75.5878 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 570/272 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 46.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 18.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
12,337
Population
1,093
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$62,886
Median household income
$34,547
Per capita income
$168,700
Median home value
$849
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
4,122
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
174
Under 5
175
246
5–9
247
534
10–14
538
289
15–19
290
345
20–24
348
885
25–34
891
860
35–44
865
780
45–54
784
391
55–59
394
426
60–64
428
612
65–74
616
427
75–84
429
181
85+
182
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,293 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,044 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,447 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Asian
3.8%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
0.9%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,205 | 89.1% |
| Asian | 472 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 46.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 18.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $62,886 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
23.9%
$150k–$200k
27.0%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,700 |
| Median rent / month | $849 |
| Owner occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter occupied | 35.2% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 67.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.7% |
| Electricity | 11.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 5.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,933 | 34.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 539 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,383 | 24.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,716 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,308 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,823 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 32.7% |
| Married | 40.2% | 39.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 56 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,343 | 47.8% |
| High school | 539 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 742 | 26.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Retail trade
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Professional & management
9.5%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
5.3%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.1% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 783 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% |
| 18–64 years | 17.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,988 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 284 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 102 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 154 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,644 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 11,542 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,142 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 102 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 693 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 498 | 71.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,566 | 28.9% |
| French | 667 | 5.4% |
| Norwegian | 368 | 3% |
| Arab | 217 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 69 | 0.6% |
| English | 57 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 22 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 18512
What city is ZIP code 18512 in?
ZIP code 18512 is primarily assigned to Scranton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 18512 in?
ZIP code 18512 falls within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 18512 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 18512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18512?
The median home value in ZIP code 18512 is $168,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 18512?
ZIP code 18512 has an estimated population of 12,337 residents, with a density of 1,093 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 18512?
The median household income in ZIP code 18512 is $62,886, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 18512 in?
ZIP code 18512 observes the EST timezone.