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Jermyn, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,141
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,702
ZIP codes
0
Jermyn and its ZIP codes
Jermyn at a glance
- Jermyn is about 9.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,917, 19% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,400 (24% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Jermyn, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jermyn, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,917
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (734), Irish Americans (512), Polish Americans (355).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Jermyn.
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
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
How people get to work
Jermyn, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jermyn, 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
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Jermyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArchbaldBorough | 1.3 mi | 17.1 |
| MayfieldBorough | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| CarbondaleCity | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| BlakelyBorough | 4 mi | 3.8 |
| JessupBorough | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| OlyphantBorough | 5.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 6.1 mi | 4.8 |
| ThroopBorough | 6.7 mi | 5 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| VandlingBorough | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| DunmoreBorough | 8.2 mi | 8.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| WaymartBorough | 8.4 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jermyn, PA in?
- Jermyn is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Jermyn, PA?
- About 2,141 people live in Jermyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jermyn?
- Nearby places include Archbald (1.3 mi), Mayfield (1.3 mi), Carbondale (3.6 mi), Blakely (4 mi), Jessup (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023