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Archbald, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18403.
Population
7,404
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
1
Archbald and its ZIP codes
Archbald at a glance
- Archbald is 49% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 158th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $71,936 a year, 8% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,000 (15% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $966 a month.
Local data for Archbald, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Archbald, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,936
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$966/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,270), Italian Americans (1,401), Polish Americans (951).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Archbald.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
PPP loans
$19.7M
197 loans, 2,390 jobs reported
How people get to work
Archbald, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Archbald, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
878
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Archbald
1 in or overlapping Archbald. Population shown
Cities near Archbald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JermynBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| MayfieldBorough | 2.6 mi | 2.4 |
| BlakelyBorough | 2.9 mi | 3.8 |
| JessupBorough | 3.5 mi | 6.7 |
| OlyphantBorough | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
| CarbondaleCity | 4.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 5.1 mi | 4.8 |
| ThroopBorough | 5.5 mi | 5 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.1 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DunmoreBorough | 7 mi | 8.9 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Archbald, PA in?
- Archbald is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Archbald, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Archbald include 18403.
- What is the population of Archbald, PA?
- About 7,404 people live in Archbald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Archbald?
- Nearby places include Jermyn (1.3 mi), Mayfield (2.6 mi), Blakely (2.9 mi), Jessup (3.5 mi), Olyphant (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023