The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18512 sells for about $233,000, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $911 a month.
ZIP 18512 — Scranton
The housing market in 18512 remains stable with steady year-over-year price appreciation of 6.1%. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though inventory levels remain tight, keeping the market somewhat competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban residential living and access to the Scranton employment hub.
Median prices moved up 6.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 38.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 12.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18512, Lackawanna County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Dunmore School District and Scranton School District, which provide standard public education options for the region.
The region is subject to standard Northeastern Pennsylvania weather risks, including winter storms and occasional localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area, with a mix of healthcare, education, and logistics serving as primary employment anchors.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and school district; rates are determined by local millage assessments applied to the assessed value of the property.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-81 and I-84 providing connectivity to the Scranton employment core.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Lackawanna River, with shopping and dining options concentrated along the Drinker Street corridor in Dunmore.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for 2-bedroom units, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term residential and some investor-owned properties.
The local economy is anchored by the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and regional logistics.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-81 and I-84, facilitating regional transit and commuting.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and local commercial improvements along existing corridors.
Parcels are subject to school district, municipal, and county tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including winter weather and flood risk management.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and ZIP-Codes.com profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Montage Mountain Resorts46.5 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.75.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.615.6 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.44.5 mi
- DEFY Scranton4.52.9 mi
- Mohegan Pennsylvania416 mi
- Montage Mountain Resorts46.5 mi
- Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza4.418.4 mi
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field4.66.5 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.75.9 mi
- Montage Mountain Resorts46.5 mi
- Cinemark Montage Mountain 20 and XD4.66.4 mi
- Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den4.53.7 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.83.8 mi
- Nay Aug Park4.63.1 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.83.8 mi
- Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center4.716.6 mi
- The Electric City Trolley Museum4.63.8 mi
- Everhart Museum4.53.1 mi
- Scranton Iron Furnaces4.53.6 mi
- Nay Aug Park4.63.1 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.610.1 mi
- McDade Park4.75.5 mi
- Hillside Park4.77.2 mi
- Merli Sarnoski Park4.311.4 mi
- New Wave Marina4.719.2 mi
- Pine Hills Country Club4.46.3 mi
- Elmhurst Country Club4.66.6 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Golf Course4.210.1 mi
- Glenmaura National Golf Club4.77.3 mi
- Marjon Golf Course4.45.8 mi
- Viewmont Mall4.32.9 mi
- The Marketplace at Steamtown3.93.6 mi
- ShopRite of Daleville4.210.1 mi
- ShopRite of Birney Plaza4.56.5 mi
- Boscov's4.53.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities and scenic views.
Primary local commercial hub in Dunmore.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.