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ZIP Code 18434
Jessup, PA, Lackawanna County
Population
4,031
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
660
City
Jessup
ZIP 18434 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 18434 at a glance
- ZIP 18434 (Jessup) is about 2.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,922, 19% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for ZIP 18434
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 18434, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,922
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$164,000
Prices +6.3% in a year
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
28.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
105
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,681
$216M annual payroll
PPP loans
$15.41M
117 loans
Campaign donations
$15.94K
9% D, 16% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 18434, 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
Cities in ZIP 18434
ZIP codes near 18434
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 18452Blakely | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| 18512Throop | 2.9 mi | 11.3 |
| 18403Archbald | 3.5 mi | 19.2 |
| 18519Dickson City | 3.9 mi | 2.4 |
| 18509Scranton | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| 18447Blakely | 5.3 mi | 19.9 |
| 18508Scranton | 5.4 mi | 6.8 |
| 18510Scranton | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| 18503Scranton | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| 18436The Hideout | 7.2 mi | 98.8 |
| 18505Scranton | 7.6 mi | 8.8 |
| 18433Mayfield | 7.8 mi | 28.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 18434?
- ZIP code 18434 is in Jessup, PA (Lackawanna County).
- What county is ZIP code 18434 in?
- ZIP code 18434 is mostly in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 18434?
- About 4,031 people live in the 18434 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.