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U.S. ZIP Code · PA18629

Wyoming County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Typical home value

$200,381[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.3%
5-year / yr
-0.3%
10-year / yr
+2.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.5%
vs metro
-8.0%
vs state
-14.2%
ZIP 18629 location in PA
Location of ZIP 18629 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 18629 is worth $200,381 — 8.0% below the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.3%. 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
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,445[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,760[3]
Median household income
$59,464[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+51[5]
Moved in
619
Moved out
568

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$1,013
Loan principal$160,305
Down payment$40,076
Total interest paid$204,460

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$1,384
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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 18629?
The typical home in 18629 is worth $200,381, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 18629?
Home values in 18629 are down 3.3% over the past year, and down 0.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 18629?
The effective property tax rate in 18629 is 1.2% — roughly $2,445 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 18629?
ZIP code 18629 has a population of 1,760 and a median household income of $59,464.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Taylor, PA

    Typical home
    $200,603
    Gross yield
  • Scranton, PA

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

    Typical home
    $197,057
    Gross yield
  • Jessup, PA

    Typical home
    $204,083
    Gross yield
  • Noxen CDP, PA

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

    Typical home
    $194,703
    Gross yield

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