Name: Zip Code 18509
Address: Scranton, PA

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 18509, Pennsylvania offers a peaceful community with many nearby parks such as Jim Crowley Recreation Site for outdoor enjoyment. The area features a quiet atmosphere with tree-lined streets providing tranquility and calm. Residents benefit from convenient access to a variety of businesses including grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops located close by. Both public and private primary and secondary schools are within easy reach throughout the neighborhood. Housing mainly consists of well-maintained single detached homes, along with duplexes and townhouses, many built before 1960, creating a charming and stable environment. Though the terrain limits cycling, many daily needs can be accessed with ease.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around as a pedestrian is rather feasible for house buyers in this area; many daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are moderately close at hand. This area is not especially amenable to biking since this postal code has sometimes poor cycling infrastructure, and cyclists encounter quite a few hills.

Services

In Zip Code 18509, locals will generally be able to reach primary as well as high schools without the need for a vehicle. Along with public schools, this area is served by private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to food, the nearest grocery store in Zip Code 18509 is usually only a short distance away. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, for instance along Washington Avenue, and a small selection of coffee shops can be found as well. It is also convenient to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Zip Code 18509 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Zip Code 18509 is very quiet, as the streets are very calm. On the other hand, parks, such as Kevin P. Quinn and SJ, are especially well-situated and there are over 100 of them close by for residents to relax in, which makes them easy to access. Finally, although this postal code is not known for its lively ambience, places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area.

Car friendly7.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Restaurants7.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping6.6

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance