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Scranton, PA
City in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18503, 18504, 18505, 18507, 18508, 18509 and more.
Population
76,033
Land area
25.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,004
ZIP codes
7
Scranton and its ZIP codes
Scranton at a glance
- Scranton is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $50,739 a year, 35% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (38% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,048 a month.
Local data for Scranton, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools30
- Colleges7
- Libraries3
- Banks23
- Post Offices2
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores44
- Restaurants302
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers19
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools13
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places27
Housing and community stats
Scranton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,739
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$158,100
Median rent
$1,048/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (15,289), Italian Americans (12,011), German Americans (8,880).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Scranton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
PPP loans
$216M
2,179 loans, 25,220 jobs reported
How people get to work
Scranton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scranton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
878
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
ZIP codes in Scranton
7 in or overlapping Scranton. Population shown
Cities near Scranton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunmoreBorough | 2.7 mi | 8.9 |
| TaylorBorough | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
| MoosicBorough | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| ThroopBorough | 4.4 mi | 5 |
| Old ForgeBorough | 4.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 4.7 mi | 4.8 |
| OlyphantBorough | 5.5 mi | 5.4 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| AvocaBorough | 6 mi | 1 |
| BlakelyBorough | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| DupontBorough | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| JessupBorough | 7 mi | 6.7 |
| DuryeaBorough | 7 mi | 5.5 |
| HughestownBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scranton, PA in?
- Scranton is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Scranton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Scranton include 18503, 18504, 18505, 18507, 18508, 18509, 18510.
- What is the population of Scranton, PA?
- About 76,033 people live in Scranton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scranton?
- Nearby places include Dunmore (2.7 mi), Taylor (2.7 mi), Moosic (3.5 mi), Throop (4.4 mi), Old Forge (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023