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ZIP 18510

Part of Scranton, PA
Pop. 14,332·Lackawanna County·206th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$639
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ZIP 18510 · $1,326
More affordable than 85% 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
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLackawanna County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 18510 (Scranton, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,332
Median income
$53,235
Median age
31
Renters
59.6%
Age distribution
16.5%
37.3%
16%
12.3%
17.9%
Under 1816.5%
18–3437.3%
35–5416%
55–6412.3%
65+17.9%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.8%
14.1%
White63.8%
Black6%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian14.1%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
13.4%
33.6%
25.9%
27.1%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
40.4%
59.6%
Owner40.4%
Renter59.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 18510 in Scranton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,019 → $53,235
up 23.7%
Population
13,310 → 14,332
up 7.7%
Renter share
60.5% → 59.6%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 27.1%
-4.2 pts
Median age
28.7 → 31
+2.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,235 today, compared with $43,019 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 13,310 to 14,332 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 31.3% to 27.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 18510 covers Scranton, PA. The median rent here is $1,326/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 30% of local median household income ($53,235/yr), ZIP 18510 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 18510?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 18510 (Scranton, PA) is $1,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 18510 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 18510's median rent of $1,326/mo is $639 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 18510 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 18510 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #206 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 18510?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 18510. The local median household income is $53,235/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 18510?

Rent in ZIP 18510 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 18510 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 18510 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($53,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 18510 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 18510 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.6% of ZIP 18510 households are renters, while 40.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 18510 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 18510 compare to the rest of Scranton?

ZIP 18510 is pricier than Scranton as a whole. At $1,326/mo, it's $11 above the Scranton citywide median of $1,315/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 18510 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 18510 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 18510's median household income ($53,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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