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Blakely, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18452.
Population
6,662
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,747
ZIP codes
1
Blakely and its ZIP codes
Blakely at a glance
- Blakely is about 6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 184th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $55,855 a year, 28% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,300 (22% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Blakely, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blakely, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,855
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,858), Irish Americans (1,316), Polish Americans (1,304).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Blakely.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
$4M
123 loans, 532 jobs reported
How people get to work
Blakely, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.1%
- Carpooled18.2%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blakely, 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 Blakely
1 in or overlapping Blakely. Population shown
Cities near Blakely
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson CityBorough | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 2.9 mi | 17.1 |
| OlyphantBorough | 3.2 mi | 5.4 |
| JessupBorough | 3.2 mi | 6.7 |
| ThroopBorough | 3.6 mi | 5 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| JermynBorough | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| DunmoreBorough | 4.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MayfieldBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ScrantonCity | 6.4 mi | 25.3 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.1 |
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| CarbondaleCity | 7.6 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blakely, PA in?
- Blakely is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Blakely, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Blakely include 18452.
- What is the population of Blakely, PA?
- About 6,662 people live in Blakely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blakely?
- Nearby places include Dickson City (2.2 mi), Archbald (2.9 mi), Olyphant (3.2 mi), Jessup (3.2 mi), Throop (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023