Moosic
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Moosic is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 5,959 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 817 ft (249 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Forge, 2.4 miles W.
- 5,959residents (2020 Census)
- 817 ftelevation · 249 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 920 / sq mipopulation density
- 18507main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Moosic
Moosic ( MOO-zik) is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, 3 miles (5 km) south of downtown Scranton and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the Lackawanna River.
Moosic is in a former coal-mining region. A few older industries existed at one time, including the manufacturing of canvas gloves and silk products. The population was 5,972 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Moosic
- Median household income
- $80,187
- Median home value
- $250,900
- Median rent
- $1,329/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Moosic had 5,959 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,959 |
|---|---|
| Density | 920 per sq mi (355 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moosic at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,959 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3598° N, 75.6976° W |
| ZIP codes | 18507, 18641 |
| Official website | moosicborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4250880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moosic
- Old Forge2.4 mi W
- Taylor2.6 mi N
- Avoca2.8 mi SW
- Dupont3.4 mi SW
- Scranton3.5 mi NE
- Duryea4.1 mi W
- Hughestown4.3 mi SW
- Spring Brook4.9 mi SE
- Ransom5.0 mi NW
- Pittston5.1 mi SW
- Browntown5.4 mi SW
- West Pittston5.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Moosic
What county is Moosic in?
Moosic is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Moosic, PA?
5,959 people lived in Moosic at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moosic, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18507. Other ZIP codes: 18641.
What is the elevation of Moosic?
817 feet (249 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moosic?
Old Forge (2.4 mi), Taylor (2.6 mi), Avoca (2.8 mi), Dupont (3.4 mi), Scranton (3.5 mi).
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