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Browndale, PA
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
722
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
0
Browndale and its ZIP codes
Browndale at a glance
- Browndale is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,750, 31% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,000 (38% below Pennsylvania).
Housing and community stats
Browndale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$158,000
Homeownership
94.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (166), Irish Americans (107), Polish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Browndale.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,091
15,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $8,420 per person
How people get to work
Browndale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Browndale, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Browndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest CityBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.9 |
| VandlingBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Union DaleBorough | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| WaymartBorough | 5.5 mi | 2.7 |
| CarbondaleCity | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| PromptonBorough | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MayfieldBorough | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| BethanyBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| JermynBorough | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 11 mi | 17.1 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| BlakelyBorough | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| JessupBorough | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| ThompsonBorough | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HarfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Browndale, PA in?
- Browndale is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Browndale, PA?
- About 722 people live in Browndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Browndale?
- Nearby places include Forest City (0.7 mi), Vandling (2.1 mi), Union Dale (4.3 mi), Simpson (4.5 mi), Waymart (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023