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Sayre, PA
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,431
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,688
ZIP codes
0
Sayre and its ZIP codes
Sayre at a glance
- Sayre is about 9.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 244th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $50,801 a year, 35% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,500 (33% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Sayre, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sayre, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,801
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$169,500
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.7%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,875), Irish Americans (885), Italian Americans (710).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Sayre.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,235
22,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$434M
FY 2026, $7,237 per person
How people get to work
Sayre, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sayre, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sayre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South WaverlyBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| AthensBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Waverly, NYVillage | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Greens LandingCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| Nichols, NYVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| UlsterCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| East SmithfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Wellsburg, NYVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RomeBorough | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| North TowandaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BurlingtonBorough | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Van Etten, NYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| TowandaBorough | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Owego, NYVillage | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Southport, NYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Erin, NYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sayre, PA in?
- Sayre is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Sayre, PA?
- About 5,431 people live in Sayre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sayre?
- Nearby places include South Waverly (1.3 mi), Athens (2.6 mi), Waverly, NY (2.8 mi), Greens Landing (4 mi), Nichols, NY (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023