ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-03
ZIP 18505 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
37 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.
- 35.1% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 18505.
- 63-day median resolution time — cases move quickly in this ZIP.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 13 | 35.1% |
| Tired Landlord | 10 | 27.0% |
| Lien / Judgment | 4 | 10.8% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 3 | 8.1% |
| Writ Of Execution/Garnishee | 2 | 5.4% |
| Title Clearance Play | 1 | 2.7% |
| Writ Of Execution | 1 | 2.7% |
| E Judg Clk Cost/Fine | 1 | 2.7% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 1 |
| 2023-Q2 | 2 |
| 2023-Q3 | 3 |
| 2023-Q4 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 22 |
| 2026-Q2 | 3 |
Case outcomes in ZIP 18505
32.4% of tracked cases (12 of 37) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 63 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 8 |
| Sheriff sale | 2 |
| Settled / consent order | 1 |
| 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: 18709 · 18810 · 18840 · 18848 · 18901.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18505?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 37 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18505 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Lackawanna County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (13), Tired Landlord (10), Lien / Judgment (4). 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 (13, 35.1%); Tired Landlord (10, 27.0%); Lien / Judgment (4, 10.8%); Complaint Civil Action (3, 8.1%); Writ Of Execution/Garnishee (2, 5.4%). 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 63 days, moving quickly. 32.4% of tracked cases (12 of 37) have reached a resolution.
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