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Chinchilla, PA
Census-designated place in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,213
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
883
ZIP codes
0
Chinchilla and its ZIP codes
Chinchilla at a glance
- Chinchilla is about 3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,167, 18% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,000 and median rent is $1,754 a month.
Local data for Chinchilla, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chinchilla, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,167
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$259,000
Median rent
$1,754/mo
Homeownership
88.8%
Bachelor's or higher
53.2%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (447), Italian Americans (390), Polish Americans (277).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Chinchilla.
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
How people get to work
Chinchilla, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chinchilla, 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
Cities near Chinchilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks GreenBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 1.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| BlakelyBorough | 3.8 mi | 3.8 |
| DaltonBorough | 5 mi | 3 |
| DunmoreBorough | 5.6 mi | 8.9 |
| ScrantonCity | 5.6 mi | 25.3 |
| ThroopBorough | 5.7 mi | 5 |
| OlyphantBorough | 6 mi | 5.4 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 6.4 mi | 17.1 |
| TaylorBorough | 6.5 mi | 5.2 |
| JessupBorough | 6.7 mi | 6.7 |
| JermynBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| FactoryvilleBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chinchilla, PA in?
- Chinchilla is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Chinchilla, PA?
- About 2,213 people live in Chinchilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chinchilla?
- Nearby places include Clarks Green (1.7 mi), Clarks Summit (1.8 mi), Dickson City (2.1 mi), Glenburn (3.5 mi), Waverly (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023