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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18517

Lackawanna County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Typical home value

$200,603[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.0%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.4%
vs metro
-7.9%
vs state
-14.1%
ZIP 18517 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18517 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18517 is worth $200,603 — 7.9% below the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#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
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,659[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
5,303[3]
Median household income
$77,120[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Riverside JSHS

    High · Grades 7–12 · Riverside SD

    693 students

  • Riverside El Sch West

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Riverside SD

    348 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$1,014
Loan principal$160,482
Down payment$40,121
Total interest paid$204,686

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$1,404
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
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18517?
The typical home in 18517 is worth $200,603, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18517?
Home values in 18517 are down 5.0% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18517?
The effective property tax rate in 18517 is 1.3% — roughly $2,659 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18517?
ZIP code 18517 has a population of 5,303 and a median household income of $77,120.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Scranton, PA

    Typical home
    $200,695
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $200,381
    Gross yield
  • Jessup, PA

    Typical home
    $204,083
    Gross yield
  • Hazleton, PA

    Typical home
    $197,057
    Gross yield
  • Noxen CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $195,194
    Gross yield
  • Dickson City, PA

    Typical home
    $194,703
    Gross yield

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