Orchardmark Financial, a small-business funding broker in Scranton, Pennsylvania, works with Taylor, PA owners by phone and online. ZIP 18517 had 118 employer establishments in 2023, led by other services such as repair and personal care with 21 (Census ZBP). Lending partners, not Orchardmark, decide on credit and set every term.
| County | Lackawanna County, PA |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 2.7 miles WSW of Scranton, PA |
| ZIP 18517 employers | 118 in 2023 (Census ZBP) |
| Largest sector | Other services, 21 establishments |
| ZIP land inside Taylor | 100% |
ZIP 18517 and the borough
All of ZIP 18517 lies inside Taylor, so its business counts come closer to describing the borough than most ZIP figures do. The match is not perfect in the other direction: about 80 percent of Taylor's land is in 18517, with the rest in ZIPs 18518 and 18504, so some Taylor businesses carry those postal codes instead (U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP code tabulation area relationship files).
What ZIP 18517 looks like
ZIP 18517 had 118 employer establishments in 2023, with 3,847 paid employees and about $224.6 million in annual payroll; half had fewer than five employees (U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). That works out to roughly 33 employees per establishment, almost twice the Lackawanna County average of about 17.5, which points to a handful of larger employers alongside many very small ones.
| Sector | Employer establishments |
|---|---|
| Other services: repair shops, salons and the like | 21 |
| Retail trade | 19 |
| Administrative and support services | 12 |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
What that mix tends to mean for funding
A ZIP led by repair shops, personal services and small retailers produces requests sized to one bay, one chair or one shelf of stock at a time:
- An auto repair or service shop pricing a lift, a diagnostic system or a work van through equipment loans and leases.
- A retailer restocking before a busy period.
- A contractor or cleaning firm covering payroll until a commercial client pays.
Transportation and warehousing firms are outside the sectors our partners have confirmed, and we do not take trucking requests, so call before preparing a file in that line of work.
Getting a Taylor, PA request ready
For a service business, the paperwork that matters most is usually simple: three to six months of business bank statements, the most recent tax return, and a quote for whatever is being bought. If the shop trades under a name different from its legal one, make sure the bank account and the registration show the same link. A partner reading the statements will look at how steady weekly deposits are and at any payments already going to other lenders or funders.
Local registration in Taylor, PA
Whether the borough has its own business registration or local business tax, and how it relates to county and state records, should be checked with the borough before you apply; partners may ask to see that local accounts are current.
Reaching us from Taylor, PA
Scranton, PA is a short drive east, with Orchardmark at 612 Biden St, but most requests begin by phone at (570) 512-9977 or through the online form. County-wide figures and local contacts are on the city page, and surrounding boroughs are summarized on the areas page.
Taylor, PA businesses we help
Orchardmark Financial works with Taylor, PA businesses in four sectors our partners have confirmed: contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock. Being in one of them does not decide the outcome; the partner does.
Documents to have ready
- Last year's filed tax return for the business
- An up-to-date P&L and balance sheet, even if you prepare them yourself
- Photo ID for every owner of the business
- Proof of ownership and business registration
- A list of existing business debts and payments
- For equipment, the seller's quote with make, model and price
No two partners ask for exactly the same file, so use this as a checklist rather than a rule.
How a request moves forward
- It starts with a call to (570) 512-9977 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
- We explain which funding types fit that use and what partners usually need to see. Nothing is submitted without your go-ahead.
- Once you agree, the request goes to partners that provide that type of funding. The credit decision belongs to each partner.
- If a partner makes an offer, you compare the total cost, payment schedule and terms. You are never obligated to accept.
Orchardmark Financial is based at 612 Biden St, Scranton, PA 18503.
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