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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18444

Lackawanna County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Typical home value

$302,041[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.9%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+6.3%
vs metro
+38.7%
vs state
+29.3%
ZIP 18444 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18444 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 18444 is worth $302,041 — 38.7% above the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,718[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lackawanna County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
13,604[3]
Median household income
$84,246[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lackawanna County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-76[5]
Moved in
4,044
Moved out
4,120

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • North Pocono HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · North Pocono SD

    885 students

  • North Pocono MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · North Pocono SD

    700 students

  • Moscow El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · North Pocono SD

    608 students

  • North Pocono Intmd Sch

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · North Pocono SD

    424 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,527
Loan principal$241,632
Down payment$60,408
Total interest paid$308,189

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,089
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18444?
The typical home in 18444 is worth $302,041, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18444?
Home values in 18444 are down 1.9% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18444?
The effective property tax rate in 18444 is 1.2% — roughly $3,718 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18444?
ZIP code 18444 has a population of 13,604 and a median household income of $84,246.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Dallas, PA

    Typical home
    $300,595
    Gross yield
  • Dalton, PA

    Typical home
    $300,167
    Gross yield
  • Chase CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $294,553
    Gross yield
  • Beech Mountain Lakes CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $294,498
    Gross yield
  • Conyngham, PA

    Typical home
    $311,703
    Gross yield
  • Mountain Top CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $330,629
    Gross yield

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