Jefferson
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 3,765residents (2020 Census)
- 1,972 ftelevation · 601 m
- 33.6 sq miland area · 86.9 km²
- 112 / sq mipopulation density
- 18434main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $92,234
- Median home value
- $274,000
- Median rent
- $740/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Jefferson had 3,765 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,765 |
|---|---|
| Density | 112 per sq mi (43 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,765 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.55 sq mi (86.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4619° N, 75.4991° W |
| ZIP codes | 18434, 18403 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206937896 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Jessup2.3 mi W
- Mount Cobb2.5 mi S
- Archbald4.1 mi NW
- Olyphant4.2 mi W
- Throop5.1 mi W
- Jermyn5.1 mi NW
- Blakely5.5 mi W
- Mayfield5.6 mi N
- Elmhurst6.3 mi SW
- Dunmore6.4 mi SW
- South Canaan6.4 mi NE
- Lake6.4 mi E
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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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