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ZIP 18508

Part of Scranton, PA
Pop. 11,565·Lackawanna County·166th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,449/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$516
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ZIP 18508 · $1,449
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,330/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
$17,388/yr
At $1,449/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLackawanna County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18508 (Scranton, PA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,565
Median income
$49,895
Median age
40.1
Renters
45.6%
Age distribution
21.9%
22%
23.7%
12%
20.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3422%
35–5423.7%
55–6412%
65+20.3%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
14.6%
White75.2%
Black8.3%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
43.4%
25.9%
18.7%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma43.4%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+18.7%
Housing tenure
54.4%
45.6%
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18508 in Scranton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,461 → $49,895
up 20.3%
Population
11,292 → 11,565
up 2.4%
Renter share
53.4% → 45.6%
-7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 18.7%
+0.2 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.1
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $41,461 to $49,895 across the same window, up 20.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 11,292 residents to roughly 11,565. Renters now make up 45.6% of households, compared with 53.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18508 covers Scranton, PA. The median rent here is $1,449/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($49,895/yr), ZIP 18508 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18508?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18508 (Scranton, PA) is $1,449. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18508 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18508's median rent of $1,449/mo is $516 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18508 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18508 falls in the middle range for Pennsylvania, ranking #166 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,449/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18508?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,449/mo in ZIP 18508. The local median household income is $49,895/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18508?

Rent in ZIP 18508 has increased 12.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 18508 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18508 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,449/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($49,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18508 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 18508 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.6% of ZIP 18508 households are renters, while 54.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 18508 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 18508 compare to the rest of Scranton?

ZIP 18508 is pricier than Scranton as a whole. At $1,449/mo, it's $134 above the Scranton citywide median of $1,315/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18508 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18508 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,449/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 18508's median household income ($49,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 18508 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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