Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
31 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lackawanna County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Systems across Lackawanna County's 31 ZIP codes show elevated violation counts - the county's low safety grade reflects that ongoing compliance pattern.
How Lackawanna County Compares
How Lackawanna County Compares
Lackawanna County scores 5 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 21 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,346, driven primarily by flood
81.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lackawanna County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 43 total (43 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,346
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
103,553 housing units in Lackawanna County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Lackawanna County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lackawanna County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems serving Lackawanna County
8 community water systems serving Lackawanna County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 total water systems serve Lackawanna County.
Systems with the most violations in Lackawanna County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Lackawanna County
31 ZIP codes tracked in Lackawanna County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18407 | Carbondale | 67 | C | 0 | $143K |
| 2 | 18433 | Jermyn | 67 | C | 0 | $202K |
| 3 | 18403 | Archbald | 50 | D | 0 | $213K |
| 4 | 18434 | Jessup | 50 | D | 0 | $164K |
| 5 | 18436 | Lake Ariel | 50 | D | 255 (9 health) | $222K |
| 6 | 18447 | Olyphant | 50 | D | 0 | $195K |
| 7 | 18452 | Peckville | 50 | D | 0 | $189K |
| 8 | 18471 | Waverly | 50 | D | 1 | $298K |
| 9 | 18503 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $259K |
| 10 | 18504 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $144K |
| 11 | 18505 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $140K |
| 12 | 18507 | Moosic | 50 | D | 0 | $242K |
| 13 | 18508 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $121K |
| 14 | 18509 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $176K |
| 15 | 18510 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $178K |
| 16 | 18512 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $174K |
| 17 | 18517 | Taylor | 50 | D | 0 | $176K |
| 18 | 18518 | Old Forge | 50 | D | 0 | $170K |
| 19 | 18519 | Scranton | 50 | D | 0 | $165K |
| 20 | 18411 | Clarks Summit | 49 | D | 4 | $274K |
| 21 | 18410 | Chinchilla | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 18416 | Elmhurst | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 18420 | Fleetville | — | — | $225K | |
| 24 | 18440 | La Plume | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 18444 | Moscow | — | — | 21 | $249K |
| 26 | 18448 | Olyphant | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 18501 | Scranton | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 18502 | Scranton | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 18540 | Scranton | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 18577 | Scranton | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 18653 | Ransom | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lackawanna County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Lackawanna County in Pennsylvania covers 31 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100) across 20 scored records.
4 of 21 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Lackawanna County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
81.1% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.