Jefferson

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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Jefferson is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 3,765 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,972 ft (601 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jessup, 2.3 miles W.

About Jefferson

Jefferson Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,775 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$92,234
Median home value
$274,000
Median rent
$740/mo
Median age
41
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Jefferson, PA population

Jefferson had 3,765 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,765
Density112 per sq mi (43 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Jefferson at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyLackawanna County
TypeTownship
Population3,765 (2020)
Land area33.55 sq mi (86.9 km²)
Water area0.38 sq mi (0.98 km²)
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Coordinates41.4619° N, 75.4991° W
ZIP codes18434, 18403
Census code (GEOID)4206937896

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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson

What county is Jefferson in?

Jefferson is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Jefferson, PA?

3,765 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, PA?

The main ZIP code is 18434. Other ZIP codes: 18403.

What is the elevation of Jefferson?

1,972 feet (601 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Jefferson?

Jessup (2.3 mi), Mount Cobb (2.5 mi), Archbald (4.1 mi), Olyphant (4.2 mi), Throop (5.1 mi).

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