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Throop, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 18512.
Population
4,081
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
821
ZIP codes
1
Throop and its ZIP codes
Throop at a glance
- Throop is about 2.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 353rd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $57,462 a year, 26% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,400 (35% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $983 a month.
Local data for Throop, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Throop, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,462
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (885), Irish Americans (761), Polish Americans (695).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Throop.
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
$1.66B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
PPP loans
$58.18M
441 loans, 6,197 jobs reported
How people get to work
Throop, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Throop, 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 Throop
1 in or overlapping Throop. Population shown
Cities near Throop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlyphantBorough | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| DunmoreBorough | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| JessupBorough | 2.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| BlakelyBorough | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| ScrantonCity | 4.4 mi | 25.3 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.1 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 5.5 mi | 17.1 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
| MoscowBorough | 6.7 mi | 2.8 |
| JermynBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| TaylorBorough | 7.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| MoosicBorough | 7.7 mi | 6.5 |
| MayfieldBorough | 8 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Throop, PA in?
- Throop is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Throop, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Throop include 18512.
- What is the population of Throop, PA?
- About 4,081 people live in Throop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Throop?
- Nearby places include Olyphant (1.2 mi), Dunmore (1.7 mi), Jessup (2.6 mi), Dickson City (3.6 mi), Blakely (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023