Dickson City
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Dickson City is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 6,038 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 827 ft (252 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chinchilla, 2.0 miles NW.
- 6,038residents (2020 Census)
- 827 ftelevation · 252 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 1,259 / sq mipopulation density
- 18519main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Dickson City
Dickson City is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, 4 miles (6 km) north of Scranton. Coal mining was an important industry in the past. The borough's population peaked at 12,395 in 1930 and was 6,051 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Dickson City
- Median household income
- $59,963
- Median home value
- $192,300
- Median rent
- $997/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Dickson City had 6,038 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,038 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,259 per sq mi (486 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dickson City at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,038 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.80 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4683° N, 75.6358° W |
| ZIP codes | 18519, 18508 |
| Official website | dicksoncityborough.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4219160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dickson City
- Chinchilla2.0 mi NW
- Blakely2.2 mi NE
- South Abington3.0 mi NW
- Throop3.1 mi SE
- Olyphant3.3 mi SE
- Clarks Green3.8 mi NW
- Clarks Summit4.0 mi W
- Dunmore4.4 mi SE
- Scranton4.7 mi S
- Jessup4.9 mi E
- Scott5.1 mi N
- Waverly5.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Dickson City
What county is Dickson City in?
Dickson City is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Dickson City, PA?
6,038 people lived in Dickson City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dickson City, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18519. Other ZIP codes: 18508.
What is the elevation of Dickson City?
827 feet (252 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dickson City?
Chinchilla (2.0 mi), Blakely (2.2 mi), South Abington (3.0 mi), Throop (3.1 mi), Olyphant (3.3 mi).
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