18505 — Scranton, PA Home Values
Typical home value $198,298 as of August 2026 · 48th of 62 in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 18505, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 18505 compares in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area
ZIP code 18505 (Scranton, PA) has a typical home value of $198,298 as of August 2026, ranking 48th of 62 ZIP codes tracked in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area, more expensive than about 24% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +48.9%, from $133,156 in August 2021 to $198,298 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.4× the annual rent ($1,335/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Scranton.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 18505 has a population of 21,417, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 62% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian, 6.7% Black or African American, 4.8% two or more races, and 0.4% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS | 1615 East Elm Street, Scranton, PA | 0.3 mi |
| McNichols Plaza | 1111 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA | 0.8 mi |
| John G Whittier #2 | 700 Orchard St, Scranton, PA | 0.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 18505?
$198,298 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 18505 an expensive ZIP code in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area?
18505 ranks 48th of 62 ZIP codes in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 24% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 18505 changed over the past year?
-4.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 18505?
The typical home price is 12.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,335/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 18505?
21,417, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 18505?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS (0.3 mi), McNichols Plaza (0.8 mi), John G Whittier #2 (0.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 18505?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.