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Nescopeck, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,486
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,504
ZIP codes
0
Nescopeck and its ZIP codes
Nescopeck at a glance
- Nescopeck is about 5.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,833, 19% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Nescopeck, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nescopeck, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,833
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (418), Irish Americans (246), French Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Nescopeck.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
How people get to work
Nescopeck, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nescopeck, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Nescopeck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BerwickCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| BerwickBorough | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| FoundryvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Briar CreekBorough | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| MifflinvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.6 |
| JonestownCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| MocanaquaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ShickshinnyBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| NurembergCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| New ColumbusBorough | 8.6 mi | 3.1 |
| ConynghamBorough | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nescopeck, PA in?
- Nescopeck is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Nescopeck, PA?
- About 1,486 people live in Nescopeck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nescopeck?
- Nearby places include East Berwick (1 mi), Berwick (1.9 mi), Foundryville (2.2 mi), Briar Creek (4 mi), Mifflinville (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023