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Mayfield, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,876
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
767
ZIP codes
0
Mayfield and its ZIP codes
Mayfield at a glance
- Mayfield is about 2.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,750, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,400 (35% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,039 a month.
Local data for Mayfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mayfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,750
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$1,039/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.1%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (500), Polish Americans (363), Irish Americans (352).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Mayfield.
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
Mayfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mayfield, 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 Mayfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JermynBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CarbondaleCity | 2.4 mi | 3.2 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 2.6 mi | 17.1 |
| SimpsonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BlakelyBorough | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| JessupBorough | 5.9 mi | 6.7 |
| VandlingBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| OlyphantBorough | 7 mi | 5.4 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 7.2 mi | 4.8 |
| WaymartBorough | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| ThroopBorough | 8 mi | 5 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Forest CityBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mayfield, PA in?
- Mayfield is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Mayfield, PA?
- About 1,876 people live in Mayfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mayfield?
- Nearby places include Jermyn (1.3 mi), Carbondale (2.4 mi), Archbald (2.6 mi), Simpson (4.5 mi), Blakely (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023