Forest City
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Forest City is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, with 1,780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,647 ft (502 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Browndale, 0.7 miles E.
- 1,780residents (2020 Census)
- 1,647 ftelevation · 502 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,946 / sq mipopulation density
- 18421ZIP code
About Forest City
Forest City is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, situated at the corner of Susquehanna, Lackawanna and Wayne counties and is designated by a marker which is located in the Forest City Industrial Park.
Forest City is four avenues by 10 blocks as the 'main city', with a small surrounding suburb housing 1,748 in the 2020 census, with 87% of the population living 'in town'.
At its height in the early twentieth century, between the timber, silk, lumber and coal industries, the population was close to 6,000—a booming town with a busy Main Street.
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Living in Forest City
- Median household income
- $57,404
- Median home value
- $143,900
- Median rent
- $879/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Forest City had 1,780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,946 per sq mi (751 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest City at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Susquehanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,780 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6527° N, 75.4692° W |
| ZIP code | 18421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4226560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest City
- Browndale0.7 mi E
- Vandling1.8 mi S
- Clinton3.0 mi E
- Fell3.6 mi SW
- Union Dale4.2 mi N
- Simpson4.2 mi S
- Clifford4.7 mi W
- Waymart5.7 mi SE
- Carbondale5.9 mi S
- Herrick6.6 mi NW
- Greenfield7.0 mi SW
- Mount Pleasant7.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest City
What county is Forest City in?
Forest City is in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Forest City, PA?
1,780 people lived in Forest City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest City, PA?
The ZIP code of Forest City is 18421.
What is the elevation of Forest City?
1,647 feet (502 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest City?
Browndale (0.7 mi), Vandling (1.8 mi), Clinton (3.0 mi), Fell (3.6 mi), Union Dale (4.2 mi).
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