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Scranton city, PA

ZIP 18508 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18508

18508 has a population of 11,347 with a median age of 38.9 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
7.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
17.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.6%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.0%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.0%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
45.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.1%+127% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.1%+231% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.2%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.1%+173% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 18508

Poverty Rate
26.1%+127% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.1%+231% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.1%+173% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.2%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.9%+181% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,347
Median age38.9
Poverty rate26.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.8%
Hispanic17.2%
Black7.7%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born46.1%