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Taylor, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18517, 18518.
Population
6,265
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,204
ZIP codes
2
Taylor and its ZIP codes
Taylor at a glance
- Taylor is about 4.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 200th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $71,599, 8% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 (28% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,085 a month.
Local data for Taylor, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taylor, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,599
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$1,085/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,239), Irish Americans (1,164), Italian Americans (1,153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Taylor.
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
$7.1M
107 loans, 962 jobs reported
How people get to work
Taylor, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taylor, 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 Taylor
2 in or overlapping Taylor. Population shown
Cities near Taylor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old ForgeBorough | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| MoosicBorough | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ScrantonCity | 2.7 mi | 25.3 |
| AvocaBorough | 4 mi | 1 |
| DuryeaBorough | 4.5 mi | 5.5 |
| DupontBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| HughestownBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| DunmoreBorough | 5.5 mi | 8.9 |
| PittstonCity | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| West PittstonBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 6.5 mi | 4.8 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| BrowntownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ThroopBorough | 7.1 mi | 5 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taylor, PA in?
- Taylor is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Taylor, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taylor include 18517, 18518.
- What is the population of Taylor, PA?
- About 6,265 people live in Taylor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taylor?
- Nearby places include Old Forge (2.2 mi), Moosic (2.4 mi), Scranton (2.7 mi), Avoca (4 mi), Duryea (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023