County ProfilePA
Lackawanna County
Population: 215,896 · 31 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
215,896
People
Median age
41.9
Housing
Total households
88,263
Income
Median household income
$66,223
Housing
Total housing units
100,177
Employment
Employment rate
56.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
County details
Local time 01:53:17(ET)| Name | Lackawanna |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 31total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 22 Standard7 PO Box2 Unique |
| Area code | 272, 570 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.4366359, -75.6087683 |
| Land area | 458.9 sq miles(1,188.5 km²) |
Map of Lackawanna county, Pennsylvania with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Lackawanna County
Compare the largest cities in Lackawanna County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,328 | $50,739 | 13ZIPs |
| Carbondale | 8,828 | $47,716 | 1ZIPs |
| Old Forge | 8,497 | $71,812 | 1ZIPs |
| Archbald | 7,297 | $71,936 | 1ZIPs |
| Taylor | 6,294 | $71,599 | 1ZIPs |
| Moosic | 5,959 | $80,187 | 1ZIPs |
| Olyphant | 5,383 | $66,423 | 2ZIPs |
| Clarks Summit | 5,107 | $92,083 | 1ZIPs |
| Peckville | 4,950 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jessup | 4,520 | $64,844 | 1ZIPs |
| Jermyn | 2,150 | $62,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Moscow | 2,039 | $82,031 | 1ZIPs |
| Chinchilla | 1,959 | $92,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Dalton | 1,284 | $95,862 | 1ZIPs |
| Waverly | 643 | $124,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Fleetville | 169 | — | 1ZIPs |
| La Plume | 56 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ransom | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Lackawanna County
Review the most populated postal areas across Lackawanna County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18411 | Clarks Summit | $98,824 | 22,851 |
| 18504 | Scranton | $55,036 | 21,267 |
| 18505 | Scranton | $52,398 | 20,982 |
| 18510 | Scranton | $53,235 | 14,110 |
| 18407 | Carbondale | $59,652 | 14,047 |
| 18509 | Scranton | $51,062 | 13,720 |
| 18444 | Moscow | $84,246 | 13,540 |
| 18512 | Scranton | $64,708 | 12,081 |
| 18508 | Scranton | $49,895 | 11,664 |
| 18447 | Olyphant | $66,677 | 10,362 |
| 18518 | Old Forge | $71,812 | 8,497 |
| 18403 | Archbald | $77,521 | 7,369 |
| 18433 | Jermyn | $75,000 | 6,416 |
| 18517 | Taylor | $77,120 | 5,253 |
| 18414 | Dalton | $93,065 | 5,194 |
| 18519 | Scranton | $58,500 | 5,000 |
| 18507 | Moosic | $75,395 | 4,968 |
| 18452 | Peckville | $56,438 | 4,950 |
| 18434 | Jessup | $62,922 | 4,093 |
| 18503 | Scranton | $36,107 | 1,792 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS