Chinchilla
Census-designated place in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Chinchilla is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 1,959 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,165 ft (355 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Abington, 1.1 miles W.
- 1,959residents (2020 Census)
- 1,165 ftelevation · 355 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 782 / sq mipopulation density
- 18508ZIP code
About Chinchilla
Chinchilla is a village and census-designated place in Scott and South Abington townships, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The CDP's population was 2,098 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. It was known as "Leach's Flats" until supposedly renamed by a female postmaster in the 1880 after her chinchilla-fur shawl. Chinchilla is located in the gorge of Leggetts Creek, which flows southward into the Lackawanna River on the north side of Scranton. Interstate 81, U.S. Route 6/11 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad (former Lackawanna Railroad) use the gorge between Scranton and Clarks Summit. Chinchilla has its own post office, with ZIP Code 18410.
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Living in Chinchilla
- Median household income
- $92,167
- Median home value
- $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,754/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Chinchilla had 1,959 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,959 |
|---|---|
| Density | 782 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chinchilla at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,959 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4858° N, 75.6665° W |
| ZIP code | 18508 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4213480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chinchilla
- South Abington1.1 mi W
- Clarks Green1.8 mi NW
- Dickson City2.0 mi SE
- Clarks Summit2.1 mi W
- Waverly3.2 mi NW
- Blakely3.4 mi E
- Scott4.4 mi NE
- Glenburn4.5 mi W
- North Abington4.9 mi N
- Throop5.0 mi SE
- Dalton5.2 mi NW
- Olyphant5.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chinchilla
What county is Chinchilla in?
Chinchilla is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Chinchilla, PA?
1,959 people lived in Chinchilla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chinchilla, PA?
The ZIP code of Chinchilla is 18508.
What is the elevation of Chinchilla?
1,165 feet (355 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chinchilla?
South Abington (1.1 mi), Clarks Green (1.8 mi), Dickson City (2.0 mi), Clarks Summit (2.1 mi), Waverly (3.2 mi).
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