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Moscow, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,798
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
631
ZIP codes
0
Moscow and its ZIP codes
Moscow at a glance
- Moscow is about 2.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,031, 5% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,000 (21% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Moscow, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moscow, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,031
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$307,000
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (419), German Americans (356), Italian Americans (343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Moscow.
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
Moscow, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moscow, 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 Moscow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.1 |
| DunmoreBorough | 6.6 mi | 8.9 |
| ThroopBorough | 6.7 mi | 5 |
| Big Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| OlyphantBorough | 7.1 mi | 5.4 |
| JessupBorough | 7.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Pocono SpringsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| ScrantonCity | 8.1 mi | 25.3 |
| GouldsboroCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
| MoosicBorough | 9.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| TaylorBorough | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| BlakelyBorough | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Indian RocksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moscow, PA in?
- Moscow is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Moscow, PA?
- About 1,798 people live in Moscow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moscow?
- Nearby places include Eagle Lake (4.7 mi), Mount Cobb (5.4 mi), Dunmore (6.6 mi), Throop (6.7 mi), Big Bass Lake (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023