The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18629 sells for about $231,633, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,109 a month.
ZIP 18629 — Mehoopany
The Mehoopany housing market remains tight with very low inventory, driving steady price appreciation consistent with the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre region. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though the rural nature of the ZIP limits transaction volume and new development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, lower cost of living, and proximity to outdoor recreation, while remaining within commuting distance of regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 5.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% 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 4.0% · poverty 9.6% — 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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18629, Wyoming 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.
Schools serving the area are part of the Tunkhannock Area School District, which generally serves the rural Wyoming County region.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near the Susquehanna River and Mehoopany Creek, with standard regional wildfire and wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by regional manufacturing and logistics hubs in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre corridor, with limited new large-scale development in this rural ZIP.
Property taxes are levied by Wyoming County, the Tunkhannock Area School District, and Mehoopany Township, with rates determined by local millage and assessed value.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Tunkhannock or the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton employment centers via PA-87 and US-6.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation including access to the Susquehanna River for fishing and boating, and proximity to state game lands for hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics, with many residents commuting to the larger Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with major access provided by PA-87 and US-6 connecting to the regional highway network.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP.
Wyoming County utilizes a county-wide assessment system based on historical market values, with periodic reassessments to maintain equity.
Parcels are subject to Tunkhannock Area School District taxes and local municipal levies for Mehoopany Township.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with flood zones near the river and creek systems.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to initiate the foreclosure process.
Pennsylvania law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 18629 profile.
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.
- Pikes Creek Raceway Park & Family Restaurant4.418.1 mi
- The Crooked Creek4.519.5 mi
- Wyalusing Rocks Scenic Overlook4.812 mi
- Ace Shupp Park4.811 mi
- Dietrich Theater4.88.7 mi
- Nimble Hill Winery & Brewery4.69.5 mi
- Riverside Park4.48.3 mi
- Ace Shupp Park4.811 mi
- Riverside Park4.48.3 mi
- SB Golf Course3.99.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Extensive public land for hunting and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.