| City: | Waverly, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lackawanna County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:05 PM |
| Population: | 722 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5288, -75.7030 |
| Land Area: | 2.013 sq mi |
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Waverly is a small, affluent community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, about 5 miles north of Scranton. With 722 residents in 271 households, it's a quiet residential enclave where 93% of homes are owner-occupied. The median household income of $121,136 and per capita income of $84,754 place it well above regional averages.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning the Waverly post office provides the only mail delivery option for residents. The facility maintains 290 PO Boxes for 271 households, a 1.07 adoption rate that shows nearly universal reliance plus some service to surrounding areas. Despite having both city and rural carrier routes operating within the ZIP, the PO Box requirement remains in effect.
The housing stock tells the story of a historic community. Of the 281 housing units, 255 (91%) were built before 1939. Street names like N Abington Road, Clinton Street, and Church Street suggest an established village layout rather than modern subdivision development. Academy Street and School Street hint at the community's institutional past.
Waverly's residents are highly educated. Among adults 25 and older, 75.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Nearly 14% work from home. The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities (255 workers), followed by educational services and healthcare (115 workers). The median age of 40.2 years indicates a working-age community with established families.
Street names reflect historic village character: Academy St, Church St, and School St alongside roads connecting to nearby communities like Carbondale Rd and N Abington Rd.
ZIP Code 18471 has 722 residents and 271 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 40.2 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.2% male and 54.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (3.9%, slightly lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, 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: | 722Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 667Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 358.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $140,536Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 271Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $391,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 495 | 525 | 610 | 591 | 660 | 647 | 556 | 663 | 667 | 722 | 529 | 528 | 527 | 667 |
| Decennial Census | 685 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 722 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.2
Male Median Age: 41.7
Female Median Age: 39.6
| 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 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 31 | 17 | 26 | 9 | 24 | 12 | 2 |
| Female | 23 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 16 | 19 | 27 | 33 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 34 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 42 | 44 | 55 | 51 | 40 | 29 | 44 | 55 | 26 | 45 | 36 | 62 | 51 | 50 | 25 | 38 | 18 | 11 |
| White: | 657 | 93.06% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 18 | 2.55% |
| Asian: | 28 | 3.97% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.28% |
| Total: | 706 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 326 | 45.15% | 41.7 years |
| Females: | 396 | 54.85% | 39.6 years |
| Total: | 722 | 100% | 40.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 600 | 89.96% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 1.80% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 55 | 10.04% |
| Total Population: | 667 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 600 | 89.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 67 | 10.04% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $140,536, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $2,922 (2.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,994. Family households earn a median of $150,114 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $150,114). By gender, male median income is $144,554 and female is $42,115, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $102,439 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.3%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (68.0%).
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 | $137,614 | $137,875 | $121,771 | $80,227 | $80,859 | $80,500 | $87,188 | $93,750 | $133,542 | $125,417 | $109,519 | $118,125 | $121,136 | $140,536 |
| Median Family Income | $155,625 | $144,375 | $124,167 | $122,500 | $109,063 | $106,667 | $109,583 | $120,313 | $175,417 | $179,722 | $136,250 | $141,806 | $145,156 | $150,114 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,708 | $32,708 | $58,438 | $36,750 | $50,625 | $50,385 | $53,393 | $53,571 | $65,192 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,281 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $86,964 | $88,281 | $85,833 | $77,750 | $72,143 | $78,750 | $76,563 | $82,946 | $96,875 | $85,385 | $84,934 | $113,036 | $119,583 | $144,554 |
| Median Female Income | $47,083 | $63,056 | $63,553 | $62,500 | $65,893 | $66,625 | $60,000 | $62,917 | $60,625 | $0 | $53,558 | $49,000 | $37,326 | $42,115 |
| Employed: | 303 | 56.85% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 2.44% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 217 | 40.71% |
| Total: | 533 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 206 | 67.99% |
| Service: | 27 | 8.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 35 | 11.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 11.55% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 303 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $391,100, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is down $8,900 (2.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,607 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.64% (48.95% with a mortgage, 51.05% free-and-clear) and renters 7.36% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.95%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $400,000 | $386,700 | $408,000 | $325,000 | $294,200 | $294,000 | $351,700 | $341,700 | $345,500 | $356,300 | $317,500 | $327,600 | $298,100 | $391,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 26.32% |
| $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: | 14 | 73.68% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,607 | $1,550 | $0 | $1,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 117 | 45.35% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 122 | 47.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 7.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 258 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 258 | 88.05% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 11.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 293 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 293 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 293 | 100% |
In 2024, 69.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.33%). College enrollment is 32.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 9.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 55 | 11.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 45 | 9.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 152 | 32.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 170 | 36.56% |
| Total: | 465 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 465 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 322 | 69.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 541 | 71.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 216 | 28.53% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 757 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 757 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 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: | 14 | 7.41% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 10.58% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 80 | 42.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 6.88% |
| College or graduate school: | 62 | 32.80% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 34 | 17.99% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 113 | 59.79% |
ZIP Code 18471 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 204 people with an annual payroll of $8,917,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 341Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 24Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,133,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,917,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 204Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 18471 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 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 18471. It covers 2.013 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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: | 2.013 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | 4281664Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Waverly CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 18471 is in the Abington Heights School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.