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Ashley, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,602
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,788
ZIP codes
0
Ashley and its ZIP codes
Ashley at a glance
- Ashley is about 9.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,500, 28% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,200 (62% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,071 a month.
Local data for Ashley, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashley, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,500
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$1,071/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (546), Polish Americans (427), German Americans (389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Ashley.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
How people get to work
Ashley, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashley, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ashley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Sugar NotchBorough | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Wilkes-BarreCity | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Laurel RunBorough | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| PlymouthBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Warrior RunBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| KingstonBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| LarksvilleBorough | 3.9 mi | 4.7 |
| PringleBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Forty FortBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Mountain TopCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 15 |
| PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| CourtdaleBorough | 5 mi | 1 |
| LuzerneBorough | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| NanticokeCity | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashley, PA in?
- Ashley is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ashley, PA?
- About 2,602 people live in Ashley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashley?
- Nearby places include Georgetown (1.6 mi), Sugar Notch (2.2 mi), Wilkes-Barre (2.4 mi), Laurel Run (2.7 mi), Plymouth (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023