The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18636 sells for about $240,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 16 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,074 a month.
ZIP 18636 — Noxen
The housing market in 18636 remains stable with low inventory and steady price appreciation consistent with the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural residential settings within commuting distance of major regional employers. Market conditions are currently balanced, reflecting a lack of new construction and consistent interest from local residents.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle while maintaining access to the employment hubs of the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 16 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 11.6% · poverty 11.7% — a mixed stability 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 5.8%/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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18636, 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.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime rates in Wyoming County remain generally lower than the Pennsylvania state average.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lake-Lehman School District, which maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding near local waterways and winter storm impacts; wildfire risk is low.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre employment corridor, with local development focused on residential stability rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels in Wyoming County, with additional levies for school district funding; no state-level property tax exists.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with PA Route 29 serving as the main artery for travel toward Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails in nearby state game lands and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, logistics, and education.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use; public transit options are limited in this rural ZIP code.
No major large-scale commercial developments are currently reported within the ZIP code boundaries.
Wyoming County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Lake-Lehman School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and fire risks.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and recreation.
Extensive acreage for hunting, hiking, and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.