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ZIP 18505

Part of Scranton, PA
Pop. 20,797·Lackawanna County·231st most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,205/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$760
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ZIP 18505 · $1,205
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,220/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
$14,460/yr
At $1,205/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLackawanna County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18505 (Scranton, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,797
Median income
$52,398
Median age
40
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
22.3%
21.7%
25.4%
19.4%
Under 1822.3%
18–3421.7%
35–5425.4%
55–6411.2%
65+19.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
62.3%
24.3%
White62.3%
Black5.5%
Hispanic24.3%
Asian6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
14.8%
35.6%
23.8%
25.9%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+25.9%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18505 in Scranton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,030 → $52,398
up 16.4%
Population
21,643 → 20,797
down 3.9%
Renter share
45.8% → 45.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 25.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
36.2 → 40
+3.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,030 to $52,398 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 18505 in Scranton, PA losing about 846 residents over the five-year window, down 3.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18505 covers Scranton, PA. The median rent here is $1,205/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($52,398/yr), ZIP 18505 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18505 (Scranton, PA) is $1,205. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18505's median rent of $1,205/mo is $760 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18505 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18505 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #231 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,205/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18505?

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 $1,205/mo in ZIP 18505. The local median household income is $52,398/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18505?

Rent in ZIP 18505 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18505 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,205/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($52,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18505 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 18505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.8% of ZIP 18505 households are renters, while 54.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18505 compare to the rest of Scranton?

ZIP 18505 is more affordable than Scranton overall. At $1,205/mo, it's $110 below the Scranton citywide median of $1,315/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,205/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 18505's median household income ($52,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18505 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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