ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-13
ZIP 18505 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
52 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 18505 (Scranton), Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Lackawanna County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 42.3% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 18505.
- 75-day median resolution time — cases move quickly in this ZIP.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 22 | 42.3% |
| Tired Landlord | 10 | 19.2% |
| Lien / Judgment | 6 | 11.5% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 3 | 5.8% |
| Writ Of Execution/Garnishee | 2 | 3.8% |
| Title Clearance Play | 1 | 1.9% |
| Writ Of Execution | 1 | 1.9% |
| E Judg Clk Cost/Fine | 1 | 1.9% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 3 |
| 2023-Q4 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 22 |
| 2026-Q2 | 3 |
| 2026-Q3 | 9 |
Case outcomes in ZIP 18505
30.8% of tracked cases (16 of 52) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 75 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 10 |
| Sheriff sale | 3 |
| Settled / consent order | 2 |
| Discontinued | 1 |
Related areas
ZIP 18505 (Scranton) falls within Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Lackawanna County Intelligence Report · Lackawanna County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 18504 · 18509 · 18470 · 18465 · 18446.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18505?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 52 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18505 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Lackawanna County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (22), Tired Landlord (10), Lien / Judgment (6). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 18505?+
In ZIP 18505, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (22, 42.3%); Tired Landlord (10, 19.2%); Lien / Judgment (6, 11.5%); Complaint Civil Action (3, 5.8%); Writ Of Execution/Garnishee (2, 3.8%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 18505?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 18505 resolve in a median of 75 days, moving quickly. 30.8% of tracked cases (16 of 52) have reached a resolution.
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