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Susquehanna County, PA
19 cities and towns and 26 ZIP codes in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
38,219
Land area
823sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
26
Cities and towns in Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County at a glance
- Susquehanna County is 84% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,487 a year, 12% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,400 (15% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $933 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Forest City (1,770), Montrose (1,512) and Susquehanna Depot (1,297).
Local data for Susquehanna County, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks13
- Post Offices9
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants90
- Affordable Housing6
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Susquehanna County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,487
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$216,400
Prices +11.5% in a year
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,436), German Americans (6,141), Italian Americans (3,292).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,565
8,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $8,177 per person
PPP loans
$65.26M
973 loans, 9,607 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$155K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Susquehanna County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Susquehanna County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
634
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
176
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Susquehanna County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Susquehanna County, PA?
- Forest City is the largest city or town in Susquehanna County, with about 1,770 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Susquehanna County?
- Susquehanna County includes 26 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 18413, 18421, 18430, 18441, 18446.
- What is the population of Susquehanna County, PA?
- About 38,219 people live in Susquehanna County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Susquehanna County?
- Susquehanna County borders Lackawanna County, Broome County, NY, Bradford County, Wayne County, Tioga County, NY, Wyoming County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023