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ZIP 18504

Part of Scranton, PA
Pop. 21,069·Lackawanna County·229th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,207/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.9%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$758
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ZIP 18504 · $1,207
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,484/yr
At $1,207/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLackawanna County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.9% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18504 (Scranton, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,069
Median income
$55,036
Median age
39.4
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
18.1%
24.7%
12.8%
19.2%
Under 1825.2%
18–3418.1%
35–5424.7%
55–6412.8%
65+19.2%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
70.5%
18.8%
White70.5%
Black5.6%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian2.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
13.3%
41.8%
25.2%
19.7%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma41.8%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+19.7%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18504 in Scranton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,531 → $55,036
up 8.9%
Population
20,536 → 21,069
up 2.6%
Renter share
39.6% → 42.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 19.7%
-1.1 pts
Median age
41.7 → 39.4
-2.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $50,531 to $55,036 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% shift. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 20,536 residents to roughly 21,069. Renters now make up 42.1% of households, compared with 39.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18504 covers Scranton, PA. The median rent here is $1,207/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($55,036/yr), ZIP 18504 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18504?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18504 (Scranton, PA) is $1,207. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18504 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18504's median rent of $1,207/mo is $758 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18504 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18504 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #229 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,207/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18504?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,207/mo in ZIP 18504. The local median household income is $55,036/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18504?

Rent in ZIP 18504 has decreased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 18504 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18504 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,207/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($55,036/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18504 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18504 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of ZIP 18504 households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18504 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18504 compare to the rest of Scranton?

ZIP 18504 is more affordable than Scranton overall. At $1,207/mo, it's $108 below the Scranton citywide median of $1,315/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18504 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18504 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,207/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 18504's median household income ($55,036/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18504 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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