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Scranton city, PA

ZIP 18503 — 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 18503

18503 has a population of 1,537 with a median age of 31.5 yrs (59.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.3%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
8.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.7%-3% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
1.8%-92% vs US avg
x
18–64
66.8%+8% vs US avg
x
65+
31.4%+92% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.6%-4% vs US avg
x
High school
33.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
15.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
40.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
12.0%-75% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.9%+80% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
15.4%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.3%+163% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
71.6%+415% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.6%+160% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
18.6%+220% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 18503

Poverty Rate
30.3%+163% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.6%+160% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
71.6%+415% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.9%-77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.3%+142% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
18.6%+220% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,537
Median age31.5
Poverty rate30.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Black8.3%
Asian5.7%
Foreign-born71.6%