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Moosic, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18507, 18641.
Population
5,973
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
922
ZIP codes
2
Moosic and its ZIP codes
Moosic at a glance
- Moosic is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 216th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $80,187, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,900 and median rent is $1,329 a month.
Local data for Moosic, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moosic, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,187
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$250,900
Median rent
$1,329/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
39.6%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,737), Polish Americans (1,401), Irish Americans (1,291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Moosic.
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
PPP loans
$26.4M
251 loans, 3,090 jobs reported
How people get to work
Moosic, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moosic, 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 Moosic
2 in or overlapping Moosic. Population shown
Cities near Moosic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old ForgeBorough | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| TaylorBorough | 2.4 mi | 5.2 |
| AvocaBorough | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| DupontBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ScrantonCity | 3.5 mi | 25.3 |
| DuryeaBorough | 4.2 mi | 5.5 |
| HughestownBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| PittstonCity | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| West PittstonBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| DunmoreBorough | 6 mi | 8.9 |
| YatesvilleBorough | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| ExeterBorough | 7 mi | 4.6 |
| LaflinBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| InkermanCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ThroopBorough | 7.7 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moosic, PA in?
- Moosic is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Moosic, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moosic include 18507, 18641.
- What is the population of Moosic, PA?
- About 5,973 people live in Moosic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moosic?
- Nearby places include Old Forge (2.2 mi), Taylor (2.4 mi), Avoca (2.6 mi), Dupont (3.4 mi), Scranton (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023