What to know about ZIP 18501
ZIP code 18501 covers ZIP 18501 with a population of about 3,088.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 48.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WILKES BARRE - SCRANTON media market.
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ZIP Code 18501 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,088
Density
N/A
Median income
$23,897
-68% vs US avg
Home value
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Median rent
$663
-43% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 18501
Income and economy in ZIP 18501
Median household income in ZIP 18501 is about $23,897 — about 68% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 38.1%; unemployment rate near 6.8%; 28.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Administrative support; about 3.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 18501
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $663 (about 43% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 3.6% (about 61.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).