ZIP Code 18509

In Scranton's 18509 ZIP code, homes carry a median value of $183,700, and the county's 1.49% effective property tax rate means an owner of such a home would owe roughly $2,700 annually. That figure stands against a median household income of $51,062, so property taxes claim a noticeable share of earnings. Per-capita income reaches $30,786. Sales tax in the area totals 6.00%, adding to everyday costs. Buyers weighing a purchase here should factor the tax bill into what they can carry, since the rate sits high enough that it shapes annual housing costs beyond the mortgage itself.