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Zip Code 18518
Old Forge
About the neighborhood
Zip Code 18518 presents a peaceful atmosphere characterized by low noise levels and tranquil streets, making it a serene place to settle. The neighborhood includes primarily two and three-bedroom single detached homes, offering varied housing options alongside duplexes. Public and private educational institutions, covering both elementary and high school levels, are conveniently located for residents. Dining options such as local restaurants and cafes add variety to this community. Residents benefit from proximity to several green spaces, including Humphrey Street Athletic Park, providing opportunities to connect with nature. The area is also easily accessible by car with straightforward highway connections and convenient parking availability.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a very good transportation option in this postal code. It is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in this area, and it is very convenient to park. Zip Code 18518 is not very conducive to biking because cyclists are faced with quite a few slopes, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very popular in this area, although running day-to-day errands is convenient without the need to get in a car.
Services
House buyers will find that wherever their home is located in Zip Code 18518, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With regards to food, property owners in this postal code will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short trip away. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.
Character
Zip Code 18518 offers a slower-paced ambience. Most areas in Zip Code 18518 are especially quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Parks aren't well-distributed, making them rather challenging to get to. Still, there are approximately 30 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, such as Pinchot State Forest and McDade Park.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.6
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Restaurants5.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping3.8
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.4
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $35,114
- Median Household Income
- $64,404
Housing Type
- 68.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 19.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.3% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.2% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 68.3%
- Semi detached
- 5.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 19.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.3%
- Mobile
- 3.2%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 47.5%
- 0 to 4
- 7.2%
- 5 to 9
- 6.9%
- 10 to 14
- 4.2%
- 15 to 19
- 2.6%
- 20 to 24
- 2.7%
- 25 to 29
- 11.1%
- 30 to 34
- 5.9%
- 35 to 39
- 6.3%
- 40 to 44
- 3.1%
- 45 to 49
- 7.0%
- 50 to 54
- 7.1%
- 55 to 59
- 6.3%
- 60 to 64
- 8.2%
- 65 to 69
- 5.4%
- 70 to 74
- 5.1%
- 75 to 79
- 5.1%
- 80 to 84
- 2.3%
- 85 and over
- 3.4%
Education Level
- 6.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 39.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 16.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 19.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.0%
- High School
- 39.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 16.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19.8%
- Master's degree
- 7.5%
- Professional degree
- 0.4%
- PhD
- 1.5%
Commute Mode
- 1.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.6% TRANSIT
- 91.2% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.6%
- Drive
- 91.2%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 7.1%
Comparable Listings in Zip Code 18518
Updated
Pending
350 SUSSEX STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
4
2
1,900 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: SC263590
Pending
311 RAILROAD STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
3
2
1,540 SQ FT
Listing by Luxe Homes Real Estate Llc
MLS® #: SC264634
Pending
177 SUSSEX STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
2
1
1,100 SQ FT
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties
MLS® #: SC264458
New Listing
Pending
206 WYALUSING STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
2
1
1,005 SQ FT
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties
MLS® #: SC265150
Pending
226 WYALUSING STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
3
3
1,634 SQ FT
Listing by Dwell Real Estate C.s. Branch Office
MLS® #: SC262552
New Listing
146 STEWART STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
4
1
1,600 SQ FT
Listing by Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
MLS® #: SC265017
New Listing
Pending
107 AMITY AVEOLD FORGE, PA 18518
4
3
3,850 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: SC265098
117 CORCORAN STOLD FORGE, PA 18518
2
2
1,356 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: SC264476
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