Taylor
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Taylor is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 6,294 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Forge, 2.2 miles SW.
- 6,294residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 1,210 / sq mipopulation density
- 18517main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Taylor
Taylor is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Scranton on the Lackawanna River. It was founded in 1790 by Cornelius Atherton. Silk manufacturing and coal mining were once practiced in the borough. Most of Taylor is built over abandoned mines. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476), accessible via the Keyser Avenue Interchange, passes through Taylor, going north to Clarks Summit and south to Philadelphia.
The population of Taylor at the 2020 census was 6,302.
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Living in Taylor
- Median household income
- $71,599
- Median home value
- $182,500
- Median rent
- $1,085/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Taylor had 6,294 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,294 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,210 per sq mi (467 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taylor at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,294 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.20 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3958° N, 75.7147° W |
| ZIP codes | 18517, 18504, 18518 |
| Official website | taylorborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4276184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taylor
- Old Forge2.2 mi SW
- Scranton2.6 mi E
- Moosic2.6 mi S
- Ransom3.0 mi W
- Avoca4.2 mi S
- Newton4.4 mi NW
- Duryea4.4 mi SW
- Dupont5.2 mi S
- Hughestown5.4 mi SW
- Dunmore5.9 mi E
- Pittston6.0 mi SW
- West Pittston6.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor
What county is Taylor in?
Taylor is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Taylor, PA?
6,294 people lived in Taylor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taylor, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18517. Other ZIP codes: 18504, 18518.
What is the elevation of Taylor?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taylor?
Old Forge (2.2 mi), Scranton (2.6 mi), Moosic (2.6 mi), Ransom (3.0 mi), Avoca (4.2 mi).
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