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Dunmore, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18505, 18509, 18510, 18512.
Population
14,181
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,590
ZIP codes
4
Dunmore and its ZIP codes
Dunmore at a glance
- Dunmore is about 5.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $71,302, 9% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,100 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Dunmore, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunmore, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,302
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,219), Italian Americans (4,168), German Americans (1,645).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Dunmore.
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
$1.66B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
How people get to work
Dunmore, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunmore, 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 Dunmore
4 in or overlapping Dunmore. Population shown
Cities near Dunmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThroopBorough | 1.7 mi | 5 |
| ScrantonCity | 2.7 mi | 25.3 |
| OlyphantBorough | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| JessupBorough | 4.3 mi | 6.7 |
| BlakelyBorough | 4.7 mi | 3.8 |
| TaylorBorough | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 7.1 |
| MoosicBorough | 6 mi | 6.5 |
| MoscowBorough | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 7 mi | 17.1 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Old ForgeBorough | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| JermynBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunmore, PA in?
- Dunmore is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Dunmore, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dunmore include 18505, 18509, 18510, 18512.
- What is the population of Dunmore, PA?
- About 14,181 people live in Dunmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunmore?
- Nearby places include Throop (1.7 mi), Scranton (2.7 mi), Olyphant (2.9 mi), Dickson City (3.8 mi), Jessup (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023