Olyphant
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 5,383 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Throop, 1.0 miles SW.
- 5,383residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 990 / sq mipopulation density
- 18512main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Olyphant
Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is six miles (10 km) northeast of downtown Scranton, on the Lackawanna River in the heart of the anthracite region of the state. Its main source of employment was the mining and shipping of coal. It was the headquarters of the Lackawanna Coal Company. Other industries of the past were the manufacturing of blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars, and silks. Olyphant experienced a severe downturn in the 1950s. There was once a thriving garment industry with numerous dress factories in the downtown area. There was also a slaughterhouse. Until 2018, the biggest industry was Cinram the manufacture of compact discs (CD) and digital video discs (DVD). The population was 5,395 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Olyphant
- Median household income
- $66,423
- Median home value
- $160,900
- Median rent
- $963/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Olyphant had 5,383 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,383 |
|---|---|
| Density | 990 per sq mi (382 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olyphant at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,383 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.44 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4470° N, 75.5778° W |
| ZIP codes | 18512, 18434 |
| Official website | olyphantborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4256792 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olyphant
- Throop1.0 mi SW
- Jessup1.9 mi E
- Dunmore2.8 mi SW
- Blakely3.0 mi NW
- Dickson City3.3 mi NW
- Jefferson4.2 mi E
- Archbald4.3 mi N
- Mount Cobb4.4 mi E
- Roaring Brook4.9 mi S
- Elmhurst5.0 mi S
- Chinchilla5.3 mi NW
- Scranton5.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Olyphant
What county is Olyphant in?
Olyphant is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Olyphant, PA?
5,383 people lived in Olyphant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olyphant, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18512. Other ZIP codes: 18434.
What is the elevation of Olyphant?
843 feet (257 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olyphant?
Throop (1.0 mi), Jessup (1.9 mi), Dunmore (2.8 mi), Blakely (3.0 mi), Dickson City (3.3 mi).
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