| City: | Fleetville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lackawanna County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:38:22 PM |
| Population: | 169 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6021, -75.7078 |
| Land Area: | 1.62 sq mi |
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Fleetville is a small rural hamlet in northeastern Pennsylvania's Lackawanna County. Just 169 people live here across 85 households in less than half a square mile. The community sits in a quiet corner of the county, about 10 miles from the Scranton metro area.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Fleetville post office maintains 77 PO Boxes for 85 households, which means 91% of residents rely on PO Box service. Despite the PO Box classification, two rural carrier routes do serve the area along State Route 407 and State Route 107, the main roads through the community.
It's an established residential community. The median age is 50.9 years. Most residents (82%) own their homes rather than rent. Median household income sits at $70,000, with median home values around $225,000. The housing stock is older: 86% of units were built before 1939, giving Fleetville a historic small-town character.
The street network includes 29 named roads, mostly single-family lanes and rural roads. SR 407 has the most delivery points (22 records), followed by SR 107 (9 records). Street names like Pinewood Road, Baylors Lake Road, and Deer Drive hint at the wooded, rural setting. There's minimal commercial activity: just 7 business establishments employing 18 people.
State routes form the main delivery corridors, with named residential roads branching into wooded areas.
ZIP Code 18420 has 169 residents and 85 households (average 1.99 persons per household). The median age is 50.9 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.8% male and 43.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 169Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 69Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 104.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $73,333Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $275,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.31Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 36 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 41 | 36 | 19 | 57 | 47 | 41 | 169 | 123 | 67 | 69 |
| Decennial Census | 57 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 169 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.9
Male Median Age: 52
Female Median Age: 48.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 14 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 158 | 98.14% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.86% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 96 | 56.80% | 52.0 years |
| Females: | 73 | 43.20% | 48.6 years |
| Total: | 169 | 100% | 50.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 69 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 69 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 69 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $73,333, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $56,458 (334.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,333. Family households earn a median of $81,250 versus $52,917 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,333). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $36,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,875 | $31,667 | $40,694 | $42,083 | $41,364 | $41,591 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $0 | $0 | $76,696 | $54,750 | $70,000 | $73,333 |
| Median Family Income | $52,813 | $53,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $112,679 | $110,357 | $0 | $81,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,000 | $16,944 | $17,083 | $41,354 | $41,023 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,813 | $34,375 | $52,917 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $0 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,469 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $53,000 | $53,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $37,679 | $0 | $35,625 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 22 | 44.90% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 55.10% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 7 | 31.82% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 13.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $275,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $287,500 (51.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $275,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $835 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $562,500 | $550,000 | $391,700 | $325,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $126,600 | $0 | $0 | $136,700 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $275,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 20.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 46.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $835 | $745 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 20.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 30.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 50.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 69.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 30.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 43 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 43 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 42.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 21.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 15 | 30.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 32.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 24.49% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 6.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 6.12% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 49 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 12.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 15 | 20.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 38.89% |
| No Insurance: | 29 | 40.28% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 43 | 59.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 18420 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $562,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 230Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $131,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $562,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18420 is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, within the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42540) and Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 563,631 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 18420. It covers 1.62 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.028 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 563,631Source: Census |
| MSA: | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.62 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.028 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 706.93 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 18420 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.