Clarks Summit
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 5,107 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,289 ft (393 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarks Green, 0.9 miles NE.
- 5,107residents (2020 Census)
- 1,289 ftelevation · 393 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 3,221 / sq mipopulation density
- 18471ZIP code
About Clarks Summit
Clarks Summit is a borough in Lackawanna County, northwest of Scranton in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 5,108 at the 2020 census. It is also the northern control city of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I-476, though the official terminus is in adjacent South Abington Township.
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Living in Clarks Summit
- Median household income
- $92,083
- Median home value
- $234,900
- Median rent
- $1,305/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Clarks Summit had 5,107 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,107 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,221 per sq mi (1,244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarks Summit at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,107 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4902° N, 75.7065° W |
| ZIP code | 18471 |
| Official website | clarkssummitboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4213880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarks Summit
- Clarks Green0.9 mi NE
- South Abington1.0 mi E
- Chinchilla2.1 mi E
- Waverly2.4 mi N
- Glenburn2.5 mi NW
- Dalton3.7 mi NW
- Dickson City4.0 mi E
- Newton4.0 mi SW
- West Abington4.0 mi NW
- North Abington4.7 mi N
- Blakely5.5 mi E
- Scott5.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clarks Summit
What county is Clarks Summit in?
Clarks Summit is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Clarks Summit, PA?
5,107 people lived in Clarks Summit at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarks Summit, PA?
The ZIP code of Clarks Summit is 18471.
What is the elevation of Clarks Summit?
1,289 feet (393 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarks Summit?
Clarks Green (0.9 mi), South Abington (1.0 mi), Chinchilla (2.1 mi), Waverly (2.4 mi), Glenburn (2.5 mi).
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