Ransom
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Ransom is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 1,397 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Forge, 2.9 miles SE.
- 1,397residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.0 km²
- 79 / sq mipopulation density
- 18518main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ransom
Ransom Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,401 at the 2020 census. The township includes the village of Milwaukee.
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Living in Ransom
- Median household income
- $59,886
- Median home value
- $256,900
- Median rent
- $690/mo
- Median age
- 55.2
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Ransom had 1,397 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,397 |
|---|---|
| Density | 79 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ransom at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,397 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.76 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4066° N, 75.7706° W |
| ZIP codes | 18518, 18517 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206963432 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ransom
- Old Forge2.9 mi SE
- Taylor3.0 mi E
- Newton3.0 mi N
- Duryea3.8 mi S
- Upper Exeter4.4 mi W
- Exeter4.5 mi W
- Avoca5.0 mi S
- Moosic5.0 mi SE
- Hughestown5.4 mi S
- Scranton5.4 mi E
- Pittston5.5 mi S
- West Pittston5.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ransom
What county is Ransom in?
Ransom is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Ransom, PA?
1,397 people lived in Ransom at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ransom, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18518. Other ZIP codes: 18517.
What is the elevation of Ransom?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ransom?
Old Forge (2.9 mi), Taylor (3.0 mi), Newton (3.0 mi), Duryea (3.8 mi), Upper Exeter (4.4 mi).
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