Old Forge
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Old Forge is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 8,497 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taylor, 2.2 miles NE.
- 8,497residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 2,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 18518main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Old Forge
Old Forge is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,524 at the 2020 census. It is located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of downtown Scranton and 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Wilkes-Barre.
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Living in Old Forge
- Median household income
- $71,812
- Median home value
- $174,400
- Median rent
- $859/mo
- Median age
- 47.4
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Old Forge had 8,497 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,497 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,479 per sq mi (957 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Old Forge at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 8,497 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.43 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3704° N, 75.7409° W |
| ZIP codes | 18518, 18642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4256576 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Old Forge
- Taylor2.2 mi NE
- Avoca2.2 mi S
- Duryea2.2 mi SW
- Moosic2.4 mi E
- Ransom2.9 mi NW
- Dupont3.2 mi S
- Hughestown3.2 mi SW
- Pittston3.7 mi SW
- West Pittston4.2 mi SW
- Browntown4.5 mi SW
- Scranton4.5 mi NE
- Yatesville5.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Old Forge
What county is Old Forge in?
Old Forge is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Old Forge, PA?
8,497 people lived in Old Forge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Old Forge, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18518. Other ZIP codes: 18642.
What is the elevation of Old Forge?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Old Forge?
Taylor (2.2 mi), Avoca (2.2 mi), Duryea (2.2 mi), Moosic (2.4 mi), Ransom (2.9 mi).
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