ZIP Code 18507 in Moosic, PA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Moosic, Pennsylvania
City Alias:Scranton
County:Lackawanna County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:52:44 PM
Population:4,968 [See All]
Area Codes:570 / 272
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.3609, -75.6726
Land Area:9.64 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 18507 has 4,968 residents and 2,202 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,968Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:5,403Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,297Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:515.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$73,958Source: Census ACS
Households:2,202Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$242,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.24Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.25Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,9254,8844,7454,8504,9834,9105,1945,1655,1545,1595,4805,2295,403
Decennial Census4,891------------------4,968------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 49.3

Male Median Age: 46.8

Female Median Age: 50.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male841141661211331481221411291141701612201651791346146
Female901051121449413213213517911920319421121516213610493
Total174219278265227280254276308233373355431380341270165139
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,42587.57%
Black:921.82%
Hispanic:*2925.78%
Asian:961.90%
American Indian:70.14%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1412.79%
Total:5,053100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,40848.47%46.8 years
Females:2,56051.53%50.9 years
Total:4,968100%49.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,06393.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:150.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1021.89%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2236.02%
Total Population:5,403100%
Total Native Population:5,07893.98%
Total Foreign-born Population:3256.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $73,958, which is below the national median ($78,538), is up $13,799 (22.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,529. Family households earn a median of $96,507 versus $40,601 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,906). By gender, male median income is $61,533 and female is $51,236, which is falls short of the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $10,297 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.3%, which is edges past the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.5%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$60,159$52,412$51,032$53,193$52,570$56,817$57,735$58,482$51,429$57,903$65,956$70,129$73,958
Median Family Income$62,695$66,200$56,964$60,479$57,045$72,143$69,464$81,182$79,028$88,466$117,712$128,584$96,507
Median NonFamily Income$43,542$32,237$32,750$29,414$27,460$28,603$36,045$34,212$39,525$41,719$38,628$31,231$40,601
Median Male Income$51,437$54,303$50,372$50,500$47,313$51,080$45,258$49,803$52,567$51,930$53,750$57,332$61,533
Median Female Income$29,665$41,194$38,190$36,845$37,080$43,039$39,321$45,765$48,446$50,551$53,973$57,864$51,236
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,77462.70%
Unemployed:701.58%
Not In Labor Force:1,58035.71%
Total:4,424100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,31947.55%
Service:2619.41%
Sales and Office:64423.22%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:963.46%
Production, transportation, and material moving:45416.37%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,774100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $242,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $83,300 (52.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,000. The median gross rent is $1,284, which is well above the state median ($1,162), is up $589 (84.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $475. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.88% (48.59% with a mortgage, 51.41% free-and-clear) and renters 37.12% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.98%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$158,900$165,400$148,700$154,800$158,000$156,900$159,000$162,700$166,200$175,300$186,400$236,500$242,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:162.01%
$500 to $999:20625.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:37246.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:10312.91%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:8410.53%
No Rent:172.13%
Total:798100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$695$681$690$730$729$700$760$648$809$817$869$925$1,284
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):65730.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):69532.33%
Renter Occupied:79837.12%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,150100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,15091.02%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2128.98%
Total Housing Units:2,362100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,74073.67%
Multi-Family Units:44418.80%
Other Units:1787.54%
Total Housing Units:2,362100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 37.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (34.50%). High school or higher is 94.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 percentage points. 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 (52.42%). College enrollment is 11.92%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:561.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1734.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,32632.74%
Some college, no degree:59214.62%
Associate's degree:4029.93%
Bachelor's degree:95923.68%
Graduate or professional degree:54213.38%
Total:4,050100%
High school or higher:3,82194.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,50137.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,01961.23%
Public Insurance:2,25334.32%
No Insurance:2924.45%
Total:6,564100%
Has Health Insurance:6,27295.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.3%5.2%4.3%3.3%5.6%4.9%11.1%12.7%12.7%9.6%10.6%5.9%6.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:11912.02%
Kindergarten:363.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):51952.42%
High school (grades 9-12):19820.00%
College or graduate school:11811.92%
Total:990100%
Early Childhood:15515.66%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):75376.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18507 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 267 business establishments, employing about 6,658 people with an annual payroll of $350,952,000. USPS data shows 2,365 residential mailboxes and 261 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,365Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:261Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,853Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,111Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:153Source: USPS
# of Businesses:267Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$104,580,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$350,952,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,658Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18507 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 567,887 people, about 0.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 18507. It covers 9.64 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.043 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:42540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:567,887Source: Census
MSA:Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:9.64 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.043 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:4250880Source: Census
Place Name:Moosic borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18508 | | 18505

Schools in ZIP Code 18507


ZIP Code 18507 is in the Riverside 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.

Riverside El Sch East Kreig & School Streets
Moosic, PA 18507
District: Riverside School District
Pa Treatment & Healing - Scranton 2400 Stafford Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
District: Private SchoolNearby
Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School 930 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori Kindergarten 712 Linden St
Scranton, PA 18510
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18507


Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley 3370 Birney Avenue
Moosic, PA 18507
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshivath Beth Moshe 930 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505-2196
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Scranton 800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510-4699
Type: Post Secondary
Lackawanna College 501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509-3206
Type: Post Secondary
Geisinger Commonwealth School Of Medicine 525 Pine St
Scranton, PA 18509
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Scranton 517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509-2903
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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